The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 300 (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
€ 35,200

€ 29,700

€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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. The SEAT Leon Cupra 300 is 5.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Mercedes A 180 d
56.5
71.5
77.8
56.7
70.7
78.4
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.5 in
Height
56.7 in
103.6
168.5
107.4
174
168.5 in
Length
174 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Mercedes A 180 d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Mercedes A 180 d
5F
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
296 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
280 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Mercedes A 180 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
▶ REPLAY
10.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
10.39 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
34 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
450 mi
Range
668 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
450 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
130.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Mercedes A 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft