Mercedes C class 2011 vs Audi A3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 64 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.1 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 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 700 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 14 cm longer than the Audi A3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 425 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 50 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`020 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`505 kg | 1`250 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 515 kg | 550 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes C class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A3, so Mercedes C class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 10 000 | |
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