The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 29,600
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 180
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
174 in
Length
166.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.73 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
W177
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.54 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180
45 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
514 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 180
514 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180
98.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft