The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 31,400

€ 34,500

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.7
70.7
78.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.7 in
Height
56.1 in
107.4
174
103.8
169.8
174 in
Length
169.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
W177
Generation
8V
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 Sportback 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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
57 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
652 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
652 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
84.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft