Audi A3 2020 vs Mercedes A class 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A3 is available only with front wheel drive, while Mercedes A class can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.0 - 2.0 | 1.3 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 - 150 HP | 109 - 421 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 360 NM | 180 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 - 10.6 seconds | 3.9 - 10.9 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes A class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.3 - 6.2 | 1.3 - 8.4 | |
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Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes A class. On average, Audi A3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Audi A3 is 10 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1200 litres | 1210 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`902 kg | ~ 1`998 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`360 kg | ~ 1`424 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 542 kg | ~ 574 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 29 000 | 29 200 | |
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