The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 27,500
€ 36,600
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mercedes A 180
Audi S3
56.7
70.7
78.4
55.1
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.7 in
Height
55.1 in
107.4
174
101.5
165.9
174 in
Length
165.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
Audi S3
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.77 %
General
Mercedes A 180
Audi S3
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 S3
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
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Audi S3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
32 mpg
city
19 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
486 mi
Range
409 mi
Mercedes A 180
486 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
