The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08)
€ 27,500
€ 33,900
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
56.7
70.7
78.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.7 in
Height
56 in
107.4
174
101.5
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.14 %
General
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
W177
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.37 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
14.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
32 mpg
city
16 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
486 mi
Range
355 mi
Mercedes A 180
486 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
