Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
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Fuel tank capacity:
40 litres
50 litres
Dimensions
Length:
4.31 m
4.30 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
280 litres
341 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1120 litres
1157 litres
Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A3 has 61 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the Audi A3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 37 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class.
Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better
