The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 25,900
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 180 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
169.3 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft