Comparison Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168) A 140 (82 Hp) Automatic & Audi 90 (B3, Typ 89,89Q,8A) 2.3 E (133 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 500 4 Matic (306 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A-class | 90 | E-class |
| Generation: | A-class (W168) | 90 (B3, Typ 89,89Q,8A) | E-class (W211) |
| Engine / modification: | A 140 (82 Hp) Automatic | 2.3 E (133 Hp) Automatic | E 500 4 Matic (306 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1997 year | 1988 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1989 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.2 l/100 km | 11.8 l/100 km | 17.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.1 l/100 km | 6.3 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km | 11.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 54 l | 68 l | 80 l |
| Power: | 82 hp | 133 hp | 306 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | 5700 rpm. | 5600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 167 km/h | 191 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 14.5 sec | 12.4 sec | 6.1 sec |
| Torque: | 130 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 190 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 460 Nm/4250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 166.960 | NG | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1397 cm3 | 2309 cm3 | 4966 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | 3.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 4.9 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | OHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 5 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 69.5 mm | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 82.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Length: | 3575 mm | 4478 mm | 4818 mm |
| Width: | 1719 mm | 1695 mm | 1822 mm |
| Height: | 1590 mm | 1397 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2423 mm | 2546 mm | 2854 mm |
| Front track: | 1503 mm | 1411 mm | 1577 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1452 mm | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | 425 l | 540 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1700 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1480 kg | 2355 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1020 kg | 1365 kg | 1760 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 175/65 R15 | 165/60 R14 | 245/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5.5J x 15 | R14 |