The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

€ 29,000
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 29,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is just 1.8 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
1780
2022
1785 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
2699
4292
4310 mm
Length
4292 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.44 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
340 NM
250 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

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9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
9.32 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
71 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
58 mpg
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
777 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 2.0 TDI
82.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L