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Background grid Audi A3 Hatchback 2012-2016 Mercedes-Benz A Hatchback 2015-2018
Spec height1 55.9 in 2
1 56.4 in Spec height1
 + 0.47 in
+ 1.26 in 2
+ 0.43 in 2 169.7 in Spec length
1 169.3 in Spec length
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class 5-door Hatchback 2015 - 2018
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Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 2015 - 2018
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Audi A3 5-door Hatchback 2012 - 2016
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Audi
A3
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 2012 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz A-Class (W176) 5-door Hatchback 2015 vs. Audi A3 Sportback (8V) 5-door Hatchback 2012


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W176) 5-door Hatchback 2015 is 0.43 in shorter and 0.47 in higher compared to Audi A3 Sportback (8V) 5-door Hatchback 2012. It has 1.2 in less ground clearance and offers 6% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
169.3 in
Length
169.7 in
+0.4
70.1 in
Width2
70.3 in
+0.2
79.61 in
+2.21
Width incl. mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
+0.5
Height1
55.9 in
106.3 in
+2.5
Wheelbase
103.8 in
3.7 in
Ground clearance3
4.9 in
+1.2
3020.3 lbs
+10%
Weight4,6
2766.8 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
12 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
13.4 cu ft
+12%
40.9 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
43.1 cu ft
+6%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
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Segment
Premium
€ 24681
+9%
Price EU7
€ 22800
$ --
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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