Mercedes A class 2015 vs Audi A3 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Hybrid | |
| Diesel (Mercedes A class) engines offer better fuel efficiency on highways and deliver high torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy-duty use. Hybrid (Audi A3) engines, however, are more fuel efficient in city traffic and produce lower emissions, especially during low-speed or stop-and-go conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 41 HP less power than Audi A3, but torque is 10 NM more than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mercedes A klase 2015 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes A klase 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A3, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | 1120 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 61 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The Audi A3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 37 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 14 600 | |
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