Mercedes A class 2012 vs Audi A3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 31 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 100 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): | 6.1 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 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 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes A klase 2012 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes A klase 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A3, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | 1220 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 39 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 63 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes A class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes A class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 9400 | |
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