The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)

€ 33,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 25,900
 Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
169.8 in
Length
169.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.47 %
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
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
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
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

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.82 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
647 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
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