The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
€ 29,700

€ 26,900

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
56.7
70.7
78.4
56.1
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.7 in
Height
56.1 in
107.4
174
102.4
167
174 in
Length
167 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.77 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
W177
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
DADA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
59 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
668 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
668 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
82.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft










34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft