The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05)
€ 27,400

€ 28,400

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
165.5
169 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.99 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
56 mpg
city
19 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
690 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
424 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft