The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 28,800
€ 33,000
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 3.2.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.79 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 3.2
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 3.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
60 mpg
city
16 mpg
74 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
710 mi
Range
355 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
