The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 28,000
€ 27,500
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169.3
102.4
166.8
169.3 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.97 %
General
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
W176
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.4 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
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.63 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes A 180
45 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 180
598 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180
98.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
