Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. On average, Mercedes A class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.30 m
4.31 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A3, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
341 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1157 litres
1220 litres
Audi A3 has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 39 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 63 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A3.
Gross weight (kg):
~ 1`971
~ 1`837
Safety:
Mercedes A class scores higher in safety tests, but Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests.