The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)

€ 29,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 24,700
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
169 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3825 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
15.25 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
30.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
30.11 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
634 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft