The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 29,700

€ 31,400

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 21.6 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 1.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 3.2
1440
1796
1992
1421
1765
1957
1796 mm
Width
1765 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1440 mm
Height
1421 mm
2729
4419
2578
4203
4419 mm
Length
4203 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 3.2
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
125 kg
7.96 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 3.2
W177
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 A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
260 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 3.2
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
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12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.36 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
12.68 kg/bhp
6.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
71 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
60 mpg
city
19 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
668 mi
Range
352 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
668 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
200.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
82.2 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
118 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
281 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L