The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 27,000
€ 26,600
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 CDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 5.5 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1433
1780
2022
1421
1777
1966
1780 mm
Width
1777 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1433 mm
Height
1421 mm
2699
4292
2601
4237
4292 mm
Length
4237 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1245 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
10.75 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
260 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.53 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
12.92 kg/bhp
11.53 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
63 mpg
city
46 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
818 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
