The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
€ 25,000

€ 26,500

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
166.9
169 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.22 %

General
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
W176
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
BMM

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24.98 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
633 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
111 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
111 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft