Comparison Audi A3 (8L, facelift 2000) 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) Tiptronic & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) C 300 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A3 | C-class |
| Generation: | A3 (8L, facelift 2000) | C-class (W204) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) Tiptronic | C 300 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2011 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3/5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 66 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | Euro 5 |
| CO2 emissions: | 170 g/km | |
| Power: | 130 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h | 246 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.8 sec | 7.2 sec |
| Torque: | 310 Nm @ 1900 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ASZ | M 272.947 |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1896 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l | |
| Fuel System: | Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector) | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 19 | 11.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | 7G-TRONIC |
| Length: | 4152 mm | 4581 mm |
| Width: | 1735 mm | 1770 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2009 mm | |
| Height: | 1427 mm | 1447 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2513 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1513 mm | 1549 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1495 mm | 1552 mm |
| Front overhang: | 765 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | 475 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1110 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | |
| Max weight: | 1760 kg | 2060 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1200 kg | 1500 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | 10.84 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 V | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 15 | 7J x 16 |