The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Mercedes A 180 CDI is 1.5 cm wider and 1 cm taller.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
1780
2022
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
1765
1995
1780 mm
Width
1765 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1433 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
2578
4292
4292 mm
Length
4292 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.41 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 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
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
260 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

164 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
12.92 kg/bhp
13.61 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
66 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
city
58 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
795 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
795 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L