The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
169 in
Length
167 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.08 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
DBKA
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
53 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
797 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
797 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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 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
10.3 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft