The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)
€ 28,800
€ 41,500
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘ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 4.7 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Audi S3.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi S3
1433
1780
2022
1401
1777
1966
1780 mm
Width
1777 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1433 mm
Height
1401 mm
2699
4299
2596
4252
4299 mm
Length
4252 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi S3
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.42 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi S3
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 bhp
306 bhp
Audi S3
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
260 NM
380 NM
Audi S3
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi S3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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12.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.84 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
12.82 kg/bhp
4.84 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
81 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
81 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3
72 mpg
city
31 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
No data
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
710 mi
Range
488 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
325 L







1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L
















