The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 28,400
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 28,400
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 d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 3.4 cm taller than the Audi S3.
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi S3
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1399
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1780 mm
Width
1765 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1433 mm
Height
1399 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
2699
4299
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
2578
4230
4299 mm
Length
4230 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi S3
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2015 kg
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.82 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi S3
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
108 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
260 NM
350 NM
Audi S3

Performance

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

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
12.92 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
76 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
66 mpg
city
24 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
439 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L