Mercedes A class 2013 vs Audi A3 2008
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 211 HP | 200 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 11 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.6 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 60 litres | |
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat CC, Volkswagen Beetle, Audi TT | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.29 m | 4.29 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class and Audi A3 are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 370 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | 1104 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 53 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`015 | |
Safety: | |||
Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
Quality: | average | above average | |
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 12 400 | 6400 | |
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