Mercedes C class 2013 vs Audi A3 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 940 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 19 cm longer than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 425 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 55 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.22 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.12 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 1`965 | |
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| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 000 | 29 800 | |
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