Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 48 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster.
Audi A1 is smaller. Audi A1 is 33 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A1 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
270 litres
341 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
920 litres
1157 litres
Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Audi A1 has 71 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 237 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Audi A1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A1 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better
