The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 25,000
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 30,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
169 in
Length
167 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24.98 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft