The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)

€ 25,000
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 30,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.4 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
101.5
169
169 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.69 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 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
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
717 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
717 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
107 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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