2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class vs. 2020 Audi A3
April 28 2020,
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the best gateway to the world of luxury cars. It's affordable and carries all the features buyers are looking for in a luxury compact. Today, we compare it to the Audi A3 sedan, its main rival in the segment.
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class has a much more complex and eloquent look than its rival the A3, which is built on the same platform as the Volkswagen Golf. It has a longer wheelbase and is longer and wider than the latter, giving it an advantage in terms of handling and interior space.
State-of-the-art engines and AMG variant
Mechanically, the basic Mercedes-Benz A-Class is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine. It develops 188 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque, a few more than the Audi A3. In its AMG variant, the A-Class also exceeds all expectations, with a high-performance version of the turbocharged engine producing 302 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.
Power is sent to all four wheels thanks to an intelligent 4MATIC system with a three-mode Electronic Stability Program (ESP) that modulates torque vectoring, favouring the outside wheel when exiting a curve to provide unparalleled driving dynamics.
The larger dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class give the driver and passengers more room, but also more cargo space with 420 litres. The Audi A3 provides only 346 litres of cargo space.
High-tech interior in the 2020 A-Class
The interior of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is equipped with the MBUX infotainment system, which is far superior to what the Audi A3 offers the driver and passengers. The system is accessed via an available 10.25-inch high-resolution display, and its voice recognition function can activate a range of comfort- and drive-related systems. The Audi A3 and its MMI system cannot compete with these specifications and capabilities.
Unlike the 2020 Audi A3, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is not based on a compact and economical car; it includes all the refinement and advanced technological features offered by Mercedes-Benz. Contact us for more details. You can shop for your vehicle online with us. Our advisers are ready by telephone and by e-mail to answer all your questions.
