2004 Audi A3 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2004 Audi A3 and 2004 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz A (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Audi A3. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A3 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 155 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2004 Audi A3 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A3 | A |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |