The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 31,400
€ 24,000
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI.
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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 1.4 TFSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.91 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
W177
Generation
8P
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 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
57 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
52 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
652 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
652 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
84.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
