Mercedes A class 2008 vs Audi A1 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 3 HP less power than Audi A1, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Audi A1. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 5.7 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 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`880 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 7600 | |
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