The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 28,800

€ 27,800

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
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
106.3
169.3
101.5
165.9
169.3 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.47 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
60 mpg
city
28 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
710 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








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