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: | 224 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 7.5 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 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 540 km with real consumption | 730 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 40 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| 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 A3. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`060 kg | 2`005 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`505 kg | 1`465 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 540 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 29 800 | |
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