Compare: Audi A3 2013 Hatchback 150 Hp vs Mercedes-Benz A-class 2012 Hatchback 136 Hp

General information

Brand

Audi

Mercedes-Benz

Model

A3

A-class

Generation

A3 Sportback (8V)

A-class (W176)

Modification (Engine)

2.0 TDI (150 Hp)

A 200 CDI (136 Hp) DCT

Start of production

2013 year

2012 year

End of production

2014 year

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

5

Doors

5

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

5 l/100 km

5.0-4.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

3.7 l/100 km

4.1-3.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

4.2 l/100 km

4.4-4.1 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.7 sec

9.2 sec

Maximum speed

216 km/h

210 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 5

CO₂ emissions

108 g/km

116-109 g/km

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

150 Hp @ 3500 rpm.

136 Hp @ 3600-4400 rpm.

Torque

320 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm.

300 Nm @ 1600-3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

CRBC, CRLB, CRUA, DBGA, DEJA, DCYA

OM 651.901

Engine displacement

1968 cm³

1796 cm³

Number of cylinders

4

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

81 mm

Piston Stroke

95.5 mm

Compression ratio

16.2

Number of valves per cylinder

4

Fuel injection system

Diesel Commonrail

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l

7 l

Coolant

9.6 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1310 kg

1475 kg

Max. weight

1870 kg

2000 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

380 l

341 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1220 l

1157 l

Fuel tank capacity

50 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1800 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1600 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

690 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4310 mm

4292 mm

Width

1786 mm

1780 mm

Width including mirrors

1966 mm

Height

1426 mm

1433 mm

Wheelbase

2636 mm

2699 mm

Front track

1536 mm

1553 mm

Rear (Back) track

1506 mm

1552 mm

Front overhang

869 mm

Rear overhang

805 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.31

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.9 m

11 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

7 gears, automatic transmission G-DCT

Front suspension

Independent type McPherson

Rear suspension

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tires size

205/55 R16

Wheel rims size

16