The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 25,000
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
169.7 in
Length
169 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.83 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.75 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft