The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 Sedan (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 28,700

€ 31,700

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes A 180 Sedan is 3.6 inches longer and 1.2 inches taller.
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
56.9
70.7
78.4
55.7
70.7
77.2
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
56.9 in
Height
55.7 in
107.4
179.1
103.8
175.5
179.1 in
Length
175.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %

General
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
V177
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
DBKA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
134 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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22.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
22.37 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
44 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
55 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
504 mi
Range
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
504 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
100.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data