The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)

€ 26,700
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 29,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
169 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.63 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes A 180
46 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes A 180
609 mi
424 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180
96.6 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft