Mercedes B class 2008 vs Audi A3 2008
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 45 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes B class is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2245 litres | 1104 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes B class has 174 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The Audi A3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 1141 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 1.2 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means Mercedes B class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes B class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 6200 | |
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