Mercedes A class 2012 vs Audi A3 2008

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	Mercedes A class 2012 - 2015	Audi A3 2008 - 2013
Gearbox:	Manual/Automatic	Manual/Automatic
Engines:	1.5 - 2.1	1.2 - 3.2
Performance
Power:	90 - 211 HP	90 - 250 HP
Torque:	200 - 350 NM	148 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	6.5 - 13.8 seconds	6.2 - 13.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	3.8 - 6.6	4.2 - 9.4
	Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. On average, Mercedes A class equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
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:	1.78 m	1.76 m
Height:	1.43 m	1.42 m
	Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class and Audi A3 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:	341 litres	370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1157 litres	1120 litres
	Mercedes A class has 29 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 37 litres).
Turning diameter:	11 meters	10.7 meters
	The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3.
Gross weight (kg):	~ 1`974	~ 1`916

Safety:
	Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests.
Quality:	above average	high
Average price (€):	10 400	6400
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes A klase has lower fuel consumption	Audi A3 has roomier boot higher children safety fewer faults lower price
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Mercedes A class 2012 vs Audi A3 2008

Performance

Fuel consumption

Dimensions