The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 28,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
169
169 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.47 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 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
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
727 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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