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 2.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi S3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.4 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
169.3 in
Length
166.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi S3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.83 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi S3
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
108 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
28.47 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
55 mpg
city
20 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi S3
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