The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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. The Mercedes A 180 CDI is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
169 in
Length
169.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.77 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 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
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
41 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft