The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08)
€ 26,700
€ 20,000
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169
101.5
165.9
169 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.63 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 180
46 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes A 180
609 mi
482 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
96.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
