The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 31,400
€ 25,000
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 18.1 cm longer, 3.1 cm wider and 1.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
4238
4419 mm
Length
4238 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.23 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
W177
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
260 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
12.68 kg/bhp
8.58 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
69 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
63 mpg
city
32 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
652 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
652 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
120 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
