The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 26,700
 Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 is 1.5 cm narrower and 1 cm lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
1765
1995
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 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 S tronic (09 - 10)
2578
4292
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
2699
4292
4292 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.1 %
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes A 180
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
350 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
8.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8.75 kg/bhp
11.63 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 180
38 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
600 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L