The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

€ 35,000
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
€ 29,700
 Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
169.8 in
Length
174 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
148 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
251 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
21.45 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
52 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
45 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
690 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
92.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft