Mercedes A class 2012 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 11 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.5 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 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat CC, Volkswagen Beetle, Audi TT | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.29 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`970 | 1`930 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 200 | 6200 | |
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