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):
no data
7.5
Fuel tank capacity:
54 litres
60 litres
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
no data
1104 litres
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.
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.
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
