Audi A3 2020 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Audi A3 is 19 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.12 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 2`135 | |
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| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 26 200 | |
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