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Background grid Mercedes-Benz A Sedan 2018-2022 Audi A3 Sedan 2012-2020
Spec height1 56.9 in 2 
+ 1.18 in
1 55.7 in Spec height1
1 + 1.42 in
+ 3.58 in 2 179.1 in Spec length
1 175.5 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Audi A3 Sedan 2012 - 2020
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Audi
A3
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 2012 - 2020
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan 2018 - 2022
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A-Class
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Gen. 4 | 2018 - 2022
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Side View Car Size ComparisonAudi A3 (8V) Sedan 2012 vs. Mercedes-Benz A-Class (V177) Sedan 2018


Dimensions & Specifications | Audi A3 (8V) Sedan 2012 is 3.58 in shorter and 1.18 in lower compared to Mercedes-Benz A-Class (V177) Sedan 2018. It has 1.4 in more ground clearance and offers 5% more cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
175.5 in
Length
179.1 in
+3.6
70.7 in
Width2
70.7 in
77.17 in
Width incl. mirrors
78.43 in
+1.26
55.7 in
Height1
56.9 in
+1.2
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
+3.6
5.5 in
+1.4
Ground clearance3
4.1 in
2844 lbs
Weight4,6
2998.3 lbs
+6%
5
Seats max.
5
15 cu ft
+5%
Cargo volume EU4
14.3 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
12.3 cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 25500
Price EU7
€ 28727
+13%
$ 31950
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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