Mercedes A class 2018 vs Audi A3 2016
| Body: | Hatchback | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 116 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 2 cm longer than the Audi A3, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1210 litres | 645 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 50 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 565 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`055 kg | 2`055 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`480 kg | 1`555 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 500 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Audi A3. Therefore, Mercedes A class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 29 800 | no data | |
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