The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08)
€ 27,400
€ 22,500
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 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 1.6.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
56
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
106.3
169
101.5
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
56 mpg
city
22 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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
