Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse (2012 – 2015) vs Audi A1 Quattro (2012 – 2013): specs compared

The Audi A1 Quattro is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 211 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 240 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse uses less fuel, from 3.6 L/100 km against 6.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,370 kg against 1,390 kg. At 4,293 mm, the Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse is 338 mm longer than the Audi A1 Quattro.

Specification Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse 2012 – 2015 Audi A1 Quattro Audi A1 Quattro 2012 – 2013
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2012 – 2015 2012 – 2013
Body style — —
Variants 17 1
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD · AWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 90 – 211 hp 256 hp
Torque 201 – 350 Nm 350 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.5 – 13.8 s 5.7 s
Top speed 180 – 240 km/h 245 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 3.6 – 6.6 L/100 km 6.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,293 mm 3,955 mm
Width 1,781 mm 1,740 mm
Height 1,433 mm 1,415 mm
Wheelbase 1,699 – 2,700 mm 2,469 mm
Curb weight 1,370 – 1,505 kg 1,390 kg

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