The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 180 Sedan (19 - ..)
€ 46,400

€ 28,700

€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi S3 Sedan is 3.3 inches shorter and 2.1 inches lower.
Audi S3 Sedan
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
54.8
70.7
77.2
56.9
70.7
78.4
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
54.8 in
Height
56.9 in
103.6
175.8
107.4
179.1
175.8 in
Length
179.1 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sedan
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.38 %

General
Audi S3 Sedan
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
8V
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sedan
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
DNUE
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
296 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Performance
Audi S3 Sedan
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 Sedan
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11.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.37 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
11.69 lb/hp
22.37 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sedan
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
35 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
503 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
503 mi
504 mi
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi S3 Sedan
128.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sedan
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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