The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 21,400
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
1780
2022
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
1765
1957
1780 mm
Width
1765 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1433 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
2578
4238
4292 mm
Length
4238 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1805 kg
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.38 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
260 NM
200 NM
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
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.73 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
12.92 kg/bhp
10.73 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
63 mpg
city
36 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
579 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L