The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 27,000
€ 25,400
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
56.4
70.1
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.4 in
Height
56 in
106.3
169
101.5
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.78 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
52 mpg
city
32 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
610 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
