The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 25,600
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 29,600
 Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 180
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
169.7 in
Length
174 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.1 %
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
23.88 lb/hp
22.54 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
514 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
514 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft