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 data
4.2
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
55 litres
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.
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