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


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

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
179.1 in
+3.6
Length
175.5 in
70.7 in
Width2
70.7 in
78.43 in
+1.26
Width incl. mirrors
77.17 in
56.9 in
+1.2
Height1
55.7 in
107.4 in
+3.6
Wheelbase
103.8 in
4.1 in
Ground clearance3
5.5 in
+1.4
2998.3 lbs
+6%
Weight4,6
2844 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
14.3 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
15 cu ft
+5%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
12.3 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 28727
+13%
Price EU7
€ 25500
$ --
Price US7
$ 31950
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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