Audi A3 2008 vs Mercedes A class 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 102 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 and Mercedes A class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1104 litres | 1157 litres | |
| Audi A3 has 29 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 53 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 8800 | |
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