The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 28,800
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
169.3 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
60 mpg
city
28 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
526 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft