Audi A3 2008 vs Mercedes A class 2012
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| 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: | 1.2 - 2.0 | 1.5 - 2.1 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 - 200 HP | 90 - 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 - 320 NM | 200 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 12.5 seconds | 6.5 - 13.8 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 - 10.3 | 3.8 - 6.6 | |
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Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes A class. On average, Audi A3 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.3 litres more 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: | 4.24 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
674 litres | 1157 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 81 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 483 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`930 kg | ~ 1`974 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`429 kg | ~ 1`418 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 501 kg | ~ 556 kg | |
| Audi A3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Mercedes A class. Therefore, Mercedes A class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 8400 | |
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