The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 27,200
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 31,400
 Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400

ⓘ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 DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.46 %
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
BMM
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
24.68 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
652 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
652 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
123.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft