The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 30,500
€ 32,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI is just 1.4 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
1426
1785
1966
1433
1780
2022
1785 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1426 mm
Height
1433 mm
2637
4313
2699
4299
4313 mm
Length
4299 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.81 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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
DGTE
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
114 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
250 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
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12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
12.15 kg/bhp
13.19 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
71 mpg
76 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
66 mpg
city
67 mpg
No data
motorway
83 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
777 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
777 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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 30 TDI
82.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L


















