Comparison Audi A3 Sedan (8V) 1.4 TFSI (140 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) A 180 (122 Hp) DCT & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) C 180 Kompressor (156 Hp) BlueEFFICIENCY
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A3 | A-class | C-class |
| Generation: | A3 Sedan (8V) | A-class (W176) | C-class (W204) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.4 TFSI (140 Hp) | A 180 (122 Hp) DCT | C 180 Kompressor (156 Hp) BlueEFFICIENCY |
| Production start: | 2013 year | 2012 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 2014 year | 2015 year | 2011 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 5.9 l/100 km | 7.3-7.1 l/100 km | 10.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.2 l/100 km | 4.8-4.5 l/100 km | 5.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 4.8 l/100 km | 5.7-5.4 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 50 l | 50 l | 66 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 111 g/km | 133-127 g/km | |
| Power: | 140 hp | 122 hp | 156 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000-6000 rpm. | 5000 rpm. | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 219 km/h | 202 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.4 sec | 9.1 sec | 9.5 sec |
| Torque: | 250 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm. | 200 Nm @ 1250-4000 rpm. | 230 Nm @ 2500-4200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | CPTA | M 270 DE 16 AL | M 271.910 |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1395 cm3 | 1595 cm3 | 1796 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | 5.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Direct injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | Turbocharging | Mechanical supercharging (Compressor) |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10.3 | 9.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm | 85 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 74.5 mm | 82 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-DCT | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4456 mm | 4292 mm | 4581 mm |
| Width: | 1796 mm | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1960 mm | ||
| Height: | 1416 mm | 1433 mm | 1447 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2637 mm | 2699 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1555 mm | 1553 mm | 1549 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1526 mm | 1552 mm | 1552 mm |
| Front overhang: | 869 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 950 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 425 l | 341 l | 475 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 880 l | 1157 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | McPherson | Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Trailing | Transverse stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 1790 kg | 1920 kg | 1970 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1240 kg | 1395 kg | 1485 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1700 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | 11 m | 10.8 m |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 650 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | 195/65 R15 | 195/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | R15 | 6J x 16 |