Mercedes A class 2012 vs Audi A3 2008

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Mercedes A class
2012 - 2015
Audi A3
2008 - 2013
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.5 - 2.11.2 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 90 - 211 HP90 - 250 HP
Torque: 200 - 350 NM148 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.5 - 13.8 seconds6.2 - 13.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.8 - 6.64.2 - 9.4
Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. On average, Mercedes A class equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.29 m4.29 m
Width: 1.78 m1.76 m
Height: 1.43 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class and Audi A3 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 341 litres370 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1157 litres1120 litres
Mercedes A class has 29 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 37 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`974~ 1`916
Safety:
Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests.
Quality:
above average

high
Average price (€): 12 4006400
Pros and Cons: Mercedes A klase has
  • lower fuel consumption
Audi A3 has
  • roomier boot
  • higher children safety
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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