The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 26,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition 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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
169 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.16 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
city
48 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
758 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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