Audi A7 2014 vs Mercedes A class 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Audi A7 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A7 engine produces 136 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 320 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 3.8 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A7 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A7 could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A7 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A7 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A7 is 68 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 13 cm wider, while the height of Audi A7 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1157 litres | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage capacity. Audi A7 has 194 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A7 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Audi A7 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`395 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A7 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 45 800 | 12 400 | |
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