Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 40 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 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
1.80 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
320 litres
345 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
645 litres
1185 litres
Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 25 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 540 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
