The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07)
€ 29,700
€ 21,900
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI.
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
56.7
70.7
78.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.7 in
Height
56 in
107.4
174
101.5
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.25 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
W177
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
59 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
668 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
668 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
