Audi A1 2015 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A1) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes A class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Audi A1 engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes A class. Despite less power, Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mercedes A klase 2015 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes A klase 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 14 600 | |
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