The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 30,500

€ 29,100

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 d is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
56.4
70.1
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.4 in
Height
56 in
106.3
169.3
101.5
169
169.3 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.48 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
108 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
29.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
29.09 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
56 mpg
city
33 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
839 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft