The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 28,400

€ 20,800

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.6
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
169.3
101.5
166.9
169.3 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.69 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 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 d
108 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
28.47 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
55 mpg
city
25 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
839 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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