The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 26,400
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 22,800
 Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
169.3 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.9 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.9 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
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.17 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
478 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft