Audi S3 2013 vs Mercedes A class 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 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: | 300 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 191 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 3.8 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 3.2 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 S3 could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Seat Leon | 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 S3 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. | |||
| Mercedes A klase 2012 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 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S3 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi S3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 365 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1157 litres | |
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Audi S3 has more luggage capacity. Audi S3 has 24 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 600 | 10 200 | |
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