The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 28,000

€ 30,000

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 7.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56.7
70.7
78.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
174
101.5
166.9
174 in
Length
166.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.01 %

General
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
W177
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes A 180
44 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
495 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes A 180
495 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180
102.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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