The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
1433
1780
2022
1421
1765
1957
1780 mm
Width
1765 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1433 mm
Height
1421 mm
2699
4292
2578
4214
4292 mm
Length
4214 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.87 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
260 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
12.92 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
63 mpg
city
49 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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)
1100 L
