The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

€ 22,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 24,500
 Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
106.3
169
169.7 in
Length
169 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.41 %
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180
8V
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CJZA
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
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
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180
120 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
48 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft