Audi A3 2016 vs Mercedes A class 2018
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 421 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 3.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 231 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
645 litres | 1210 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 565 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`055 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 24 600 | |
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