The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)

€ 29,100
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 32,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
70.3
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
103.8
169.8
169 in
Length
169.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.8 %
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 30 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
DGTE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
29.09 lb/hp
26.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
52 mpg
city
55 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft