Mercedes C class 2000 vs Audi A3 2000
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes C class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A3 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 C class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 3.2 | 1.6 - 1.9 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 354 HP | 90 - 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 - 540 NM | 148 - 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 - 12.1 seconds | 7.5 - 12.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 - 11.5 | 4.9 - 9.3 | |
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Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. On average, Mercedes C class equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 38 cm longer than the Audi A3, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1120 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`500 | ~ 1`766 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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