Mercedes A class 2022 vs Audi A3 2020
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.4 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, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 720 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. | |||
| Audi A3 2020 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Audi A3 2020 1.5 engine | |||
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 | 425 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 75 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: | 1`920 kg | 1`835 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`365 kg | 1`285 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 550 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 29 800 | |
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