Mercedes A class 2018 vs Audi A3 2016
| Body: | Sedan | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 21 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 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 13 cm longer than the Audi A3, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes A class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 85 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| 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: | 1`905 kg | 1`875 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`305 kg | 1`375 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 500 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 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: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 23 400 | no data | |
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