The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 29,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 26,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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 1.8 TFSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.69 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
30.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
30.11 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
52 mpg
city
23 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
455 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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