The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 35,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 5.5 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
1780
2022
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1780 mm
Width
1777 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1433 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
2601
4237
4292 mm
Length
4237 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1955 kg
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.1 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
260 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
12.92 kg/bhp
8.12 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
city
51 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
647 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L