The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 27,500

€ 24,000

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
56.7
70.7
78.4
55.9
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
174
102.4
166.8
174 in
Length
166.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.91 %

General
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
W177
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
CPTA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
486 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes A 180
486 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
89 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft










34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft