The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 28,400
€ 23,900
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
165.9
169.3 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
108 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
28.47 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
55 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
839 mi
Range
475 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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)
31.1 cu ft
