Mercedes A class 2015 vs Audi A3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 78 HP less power than Audi A3, but torque is 150 NM more than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.5 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 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 1 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`935 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes A class scores higher in safety tests, but Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| 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 (€): | 13 800 | 8800 | |
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