The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 27,400
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 29,100
 Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
101.5
169
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
169 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.39 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
BMM
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
33 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
111 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft