Mercedes A class 2018 vs Audi S3 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes A class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi S3) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 194 HP less power than Audi S3, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Audi S3. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 9.1 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 4.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S3, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 720 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 410 litres | 325 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 85 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: | 1`965 kg | 2`025 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`380 kg | 1`505 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 585 kg | 520 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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| Average price (€): | 25 800 | no data | |
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