The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1995
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1423 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
2699
4292
4286 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.73 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
8.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8.84 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
78 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
78 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
37 mpg
city
67 mpg
No data
motorway
88 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
74 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L