The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 23,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
166.9
169 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
42 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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)
30.6 cu ft
