The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
€ 29,700

€ 31,100

€ 29,700
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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.66 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
W177
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 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 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
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 2.0 TDI
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27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 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
59 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
59 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
668 mi
Range
717 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
668 mi
717 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
82.2 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (WLTP)
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
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