Mercedes A class 2018 vs Audi A3 2020
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes A class is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A3 can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.3 - 2.0 | 1.0 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 - 421 HP | 110 - 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 - 500 NM | 200 - 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.9 - 10.9 seconds | 6.8 - 10.6 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes A class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.3 - 8.4 | 1.3 - 6.2 | |
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Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. On average, Mercedes A class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres more 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: | 4.45 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 10 cm longer than the Audi A3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1210 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`998 kg | ~ 1`902 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`424 kg | ~ 1`360 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 574 kg | ~ 542 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 200 | 29 000 | |
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