The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)

€ 30,500
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 31,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes A 180 d is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
70.3
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
103.8
169.7
169.3 in
Length
169.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.9 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
108 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
29.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
29.09 lb/hp
16.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
56 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
555 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
106.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft