The Comparative Analysis :

VW ID.3 Performance (58 kWh) (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

€ 39,000
VW ID.3 Performance (58 kWh) (20 - ..) VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

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 VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh) is 1.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Mercedes A 180 CDI
61.7
Blueprint VW ID.3 Performance (58 kWh) (20 - ..)
71.2
81.5
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
71.2 in
Width
70.1 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
61.7 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW ID.3 Performance (58 kWh) (20 - ..)
109.1
167.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
167.8 in
Length
169 in
109.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3955 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW ID.3 Performance (58 kWh) (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
880 lb
22.25 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

General

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Mercedes A 180 CDI
ID.3
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
201 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
229 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
229 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Mercedes A 180 CDI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

 REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
19.68 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
No data
combined  per 100 miles
62 mpg  ( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
 MPGe
69 MPGe
Mercedes A 180 CDI
No data
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
58 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
No data
Range
818 mi
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
No data
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).
78.2 kWh
VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
0 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW ID.3 Pro Performance (58 kWh)
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1027 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft