Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 48 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
4.9
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
50 litres
830 km with real consumption
730 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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:
340 litres
341 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1180 litres
1157 litres
Audi A3 has 1 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 23 litres).
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
