Mercedes A class 2012 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class and Audi A3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | 1104 litres | |
| Mercedes A class has 29 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 53 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`935 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 5800 | |
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