The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
W176
Generation
8P
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 2.0 TDI 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
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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