The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 28,400
€ 27,800
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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, 0.1 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
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169.3
102.4
166.8
169.3 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.01 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
W176
Generation
8V
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
CJSA, CJSB
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
108 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
144 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
28.47 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
55 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
839 mi
Range
526 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
526 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 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
10.3 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
