Audi A3 2024 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 81 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.7 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 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 180 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 C class) 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: | 4.50 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Audi A3 is 18 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.12 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`960 kg | 2`195 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 30 600 | 27 000 | |
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