Mercedes SLC 2016 vs Audi A3 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLC engine produces 6 HP more power than Audi A3, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes SLC consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SLC consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLC 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 SLC) 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: | 4.13 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.41 m | |
| Mercedes SLC is 29 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLC is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Mercedes SLC has 95 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLC is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Mercedes SLC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`775 kg | 1`895 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`385 kg | 1`425 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 390 kg | 470 kg | |
| Mercedes SLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem less than Audi A3. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes SLC, so Mercedes SLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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