The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (04 - 06) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 24,000
€ 28,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
1423
1765
1995
1433
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1423 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4286
2699
4299
4286 mm
Length
4299 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
1455 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.12 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
BKD
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes A 180
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
320 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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10.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
10.54 kg/bhp
11.63 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
54 mpg
Mercedes A 180
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
621 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
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 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
