The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)

€ 31,400
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 24,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 8.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
174 in
Length
165.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)

General

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
W177
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
57 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
652 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
652 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
84.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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)
31.1 cu ft