Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse (2012 – 2015) vs Audi A3 (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 211 hp against 184 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 6.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 235 km/h. The Audi A3 is the lighter car, from 1,175 kg against 1,370 kg. At 4,293 mm, the Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse is 56 mm longer than the Audi A3.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
A-Klasse
2012 – 2015
|
Audi
A3
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2015 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 17 | 17 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 211 hp | 110 – 184 hp |
| Torque | 201 – 350 Nm | 175 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 13.8 s | 6.7 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 240 km/h | 198 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.6 – 6.6 L/100 km | 3.8 – 6.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,293 mm | 4,237 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,433 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,699 – 2,700 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,370 – 1,505 kg | 1,175 – 1,435 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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