The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)

€ 26,400
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
169.3 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.28 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.6 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
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.17 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
49 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
797 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
478 mi
797 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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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