Mercedes A class 2013 vs Audi A3 2009

 
Mercedes A class
2013 - 2015
Audi A3
2009 - 2012
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 1.5 Diesel1.6 Diesel

Performance

Power: 90 HP105 HP
Torque: 240 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.8 seconds11.7 seconds
Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes A class engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data4.2
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres55 litres

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 litres1104 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 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`9601`880
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 4006400
Pros and Cons:
    Audi A3 has
    • more power
    • more dynamic
    • roomier boot
    • higher children safety
    • fewer faults
    • lower price
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