The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
€ 28,400
€ 31,100
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 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 d
108 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
28.47 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
839 mi
Range
717 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
717 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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
