Audi S3 2020 vs Mercedes A class 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Audi S3 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes A class has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi S3 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes A class can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes A class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 (petrol) | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 310 HP | 116 - 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 200 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 4.8 - 10.6 seconds | |
| In general, Audi S3 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes A class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 1.4 - 7.3 | |
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Audi S3 petrol engines consumes on average 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes A class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S3 is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi S3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 420 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Audi S3 has 95 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`025 kg | ~ 2`004 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`505 kg | ~ 1`423 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 520 kg | ~ 581 kg | |
| Audi S3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Mercedes A class. Therefore, Mercedes A class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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