The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi S3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.4 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
169 in
Length
166.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi S3
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.49 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi S3
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 S3
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
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi S3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
56 mpg
city
20 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
439 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi S3
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