Mercedes A class 2008 vs Audi A1 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 7 HP less power than Audi A1, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Audi A1. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A1 2010 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A1, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 165 litres more trunk space than the Audi A1. The Audi A1 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A1, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 7600 | |
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