The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 25,900
€ 20,600
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169.3
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.91 %
General
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
