The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
€ 28,800

€ 26,900

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
56.4
70.1
79.6
56.1
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
169.3
102.4
167
169.3 in
Length
167 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.96 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
DADA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
60 mpg
city
38 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
710 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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