Mercedes A class 2022 vs Audi A3 2021
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 7 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 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.4 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`120 kg | 2`005 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`570 kg | 1`465 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 540 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 29 800 | |
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