The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 29,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 38,200
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

The Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Audi S3
Mercedes A 180 CDI
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.1 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
169
166.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.59 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

General

Audi S3
Mercedes A 180 CDI
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

Audi S3
Mercedes A 180 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
20 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft