The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 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 7.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
56.7
70.7
78.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
174
101.5
166.9
174 in
Length
166.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
W177
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 A3 1.8 TFSI
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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
59 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
668 mi
Range
511 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
668 mi
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
82.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
