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 3.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
51 litres
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
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
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
680 litres
1210 litres
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 530 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.
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
