Audi A1 2014 vs Mercedes A class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A1 engine produces 19 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 56 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes A klase 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes A klase 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A1 is smaller. Audi A1 is 32 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A1 is 2 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`630 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mercedes A class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A1 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 10 200 | |
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