Mercedes A class 2018 vs Audi S3 2020
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Mercedes A class is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Audi S3 is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes A class is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi S3 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes A class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.0 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 - 306 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 - 10.6 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
| In general, Audi S3 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes A class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.4 - 7.3 | 9.1 | |
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Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi S3. 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: | 4.55 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 5 cm longer than the Audi S3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 325 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 95 litres more trunk space than the Audi S3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi S3. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`004 kg | ~ 2`025 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`423 kg | ~ 1`505 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 581 kg | ~ 520 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Audi S3. Therefore, Mercedes A class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 25 800 | no data | |
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