The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
€ 36,600
€ 27,500
€ 36,600
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 S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
Audi S3
Mercedes A 180
55.1
69.5
77
56.7
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.1 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
165.9
107.4
174
165.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mercedes A 180
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.77 %
General
Audi S3
Mercedes A 180
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Audi S3
Mercedes A 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
409 mi
Range
486 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
172.4 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 S3
172.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
