Comparison Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168) A 140 (82 Hp) & Audi A3 (8L, facelift 2000) 1.8 T (180 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | A-class | A3 |
| Generation: | A-class (W168) | A3 (8L, facelift 2000) |
| Engine / modification: | A 140 (82 Hp) | 1.8 T (180 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1997 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2003 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 3/5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.4 l/100 km | 10.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.3 l/100 km | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 54 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 187 g/km | |
| Power: | 82 hp | 180 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h | 228 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12 sec | 7.6 sec |
| Torque: | 130 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 235 Nm @ 1950-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 166.940 | ARY, AUQ |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1397 cm3 | 1781 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 4.9 l | 5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 9.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 69.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 3575 mm | 4152 mm |
| Width: | 1719 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height: | 1590 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2423 mm | 2513 mm |
| Front track: | 1503 mm | 1513 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1452 mm | 1495 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | 350 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1700 l | 1110 l |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Suspension with traction connecting levers |
| Max weight: | 1480 kg | 1690 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1020 kg | 1180 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | |
| Tire size: | 175/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5.5J x 15 | 6.5J x 15 |