The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 29,300
€ 29,000
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 30 TFSI is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
56.1
70.3
77.4
56.4
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
103.8
169.8
106.3
169
169.8 in
Length
169 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.22 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
DKRF
Engine Code
OM 651.901

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
114 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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24.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
24.75 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
45 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
40 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
598 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
98.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft














