Audi A3 2008 vs Mercedes A class 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.9 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 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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`940 | 2`010 | |
| 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 (€): | 6400 | 12 400 | |
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