The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 22,000
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 26,400
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
169 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.73 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CBZB
Engine Code
M 270.910
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
43 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
104.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft