The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)

€ 29,200
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 28,400
 Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 d
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
169.8 in
Length
169.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 d
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.44 %
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 d
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
DADA
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
19.44 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
37 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 d
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