Mercedes A class 2022 vs Audi S3 2024
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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 | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 - 400 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 - 9.9 seconds | 4.7 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): | 1.0 - 8.4 | 8.5 | |
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Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 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: | 4.56 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 5 cm longer than the Audi S3, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 325 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 70 litres more trunk space than the Audi S3. | |||
| 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 S3, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`036 kg | ~ 2`035 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`473 kg | ~ 1`535 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 563 kg | ~ 500 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than Audi S3. Therefore, Mercedes A class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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