The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 28,000
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 30,500
 Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
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 S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
169 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.39 %
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
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
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
CBAB, CFFB
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 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
41 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
697 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
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