Mercedes A class 2018 vs Audi A3 2016
| Body: | Hatchback | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 13 HP more power than Audi A3, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Seat Ateca | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 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 , while the height of Mercedes A class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
370 litres | 680 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 600 | no data | |
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