The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 27,400
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 29,600
 Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 180
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 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 S tronic (08 - 08)
101.5
169
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
169 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.15 %
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
BMM
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
129 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
23.33 lb/hp
22.54 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
514 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
514 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
111 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
111 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft