The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
€ 27,000
€ 21,400
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 CDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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
165.9
169 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.93 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
23.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
551 mi
Audi A3 1.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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)
31.1 cu ft
