Mercedes B class 2014 vs Audi A3 2013
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes B class could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A3 2013 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes B class is larger. Mercedes B class is 8 cm longer than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes B class is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | 1220 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 108 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 327 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests, but Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 9800 | |
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