Audi A3 2020 vs Mercedes A class 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 74 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 4.5 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1380 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
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, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1200 litres | 1200 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes A class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`905 kg | 2`015 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`345 kg | 1`445 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 560 kg | 570 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 29 000 | 29 200 | |
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