The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 31,700
€ 31,400
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod 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 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 d
56.1
70.3
77.4
56.7
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
103.8
169.8
107.4
174
169.8 in
Length
174 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 d
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.91 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 d
8V
Generation
W177
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 35 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
DPCA
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
148 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
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20.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
20.03 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
46 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
37 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
609 mi
Range
652 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
609 mi
652 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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















