The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 27,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI ultra is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 180 CDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (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 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
169.7 in
Length
169 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.72 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 180 CDI
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 180 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
26.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
26.84 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
60 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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