Audi S3 2024 vs Mercedes A class 2022
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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: | 333 HP | 116 - 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 230 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 4.8 - 9.9 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): | 8.5 | 1.0 - 8.4 | |
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Audi S3 petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 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: | 4.51 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S3 is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 395 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Audi S3 has 70 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Audi S3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`035 kg | ~ 2`036 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`535 kg | ~ 1`473 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 500 kg | ~ 563 kg | |
| Audi S3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 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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