Mercedes A class 2008 vs Audi A3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 43 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 41 cm shorter than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes A class is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 1120 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 65 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The Audi A3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 250 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): | 1`835 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3200 | |
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