Audi A3 2016 vs Mercedes SLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLC is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes SLC, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 SLC) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.13 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.30 m | |
| Audi A3 is 29 cm longer than the Mercedes SLC, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 335 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 95 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLC, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes SLC, so Mercedes SLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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