The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
€ 27,400

€ 27,800

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is just 1.8 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 1.2 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1433
1780
2022
1421
1785
1966
1780 mm
Width
1785 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1433 mm
Height
1421 mm
2699
4292
2636
4310
4292 mm
Length
4310 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
6.14 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
260 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
▶ REPLAY
12.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.78 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
12.82 kg/bhp
8.78 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
78 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
67 mpg
city
48 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
No data
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
690 mi
Range
647 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
90.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L