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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 34 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.0 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1000 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. | |||
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 |
1190 litres | no data | |
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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: | 2`010 kg | 1`965 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`455 kg | 1`415 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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