The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
€ 29,500
€ 27,500
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback g-tron is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mercedes A 180
56.2
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
56.2 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 g-tron
Mercedes A 180
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.11 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mercedes A 180
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
CPWA
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mercedes A 180
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
16 lb
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
249 mi
Range
486 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
249 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
25.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
















