The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 29,000
€ 23,000
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 CDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169
101.5
165.9
169 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.15 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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30.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
30.11 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
city
41 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
