The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 30,800
€ 57,200
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,200
ⓘ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. The Mercedes A 180 Sedan is 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sedan.
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Audi RS3 Sedan
56.9
70.7
78.4
55
70.9
77.2
70.7 in
Width
70.9 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
56.9 in
Height
55 in
107.4
179.1
103.6
176.3
179.1 in
Length
176.3 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Audi RS3 Sedan
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.21 %
General
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Audi RS3 Sedan
V177
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Audi RS3 Sedan
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
DAZA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
134 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
148 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sedan
Performance
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Audi RS3 Sedan
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sedan
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22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.87 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
22.7 lb/hp
8.87 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Audi RS3 Sedan
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
44 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sedan
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
412 mi
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
504 mi
412 mi
Audi RS3 Sedan
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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
100.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sedan
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Audi RS3 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data

















