Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 48 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 1.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.5
4.2
Real fuel consumption:
5.7 l/100km
5.7 l/100km
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
50 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1110 km in combined cycle
1190 km in combined cycle
1310 km on highway
1350 km on highway
870 km with real consumption
870 km with real consumption
Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
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):
2`010
1`875
Safety:
Mercedes A class scores higher in safety tests, but Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests.
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
