Audi A3 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA

A3 Vs CLA

Key Highlights	Audi A3	Mercedes-Benz CLA
On Road Price	Rs.38,13,502^*	Rs.43,74,230^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1968	2143
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Rs32.21 Lakh^*
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Audi A3
35 TDI Technology
32.21 Lakh^*
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200 CDI Sport
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Basic Information	35 TDI Technology	200 CDI Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.38,13,502^*	Rs.43,74,230^*
Finance Available (EMI)	No	No
Insurance	Rs.1,53,440	Rs.1,71,865
User Rating	4.7 Based on 34 Reviews	4.7 Based on 27 Reviews

Basic Information

35 TDI Technology

200 CDI Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.38,13,502^*

Rs.43,74,230^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Insurance

Rs.1,53,440

Rs.1,71,865

User Rating

4.7

Based on 34 Reviews

4.7

Based on 27 Reviews

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	TDI Diesel Engine	In Line Diesel Engine
Displacement (cc)	1968	2143
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	143bhp@3500-4000rpm	136bhp@3600-4400rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1750-3000rpm	300Nm@1600-3000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	CRDi
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Super Charger	No	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	6 Speed	7 Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

TDI Diesel Engine

In Line Diesel Engine

Displacement (cc)

1968

2143

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

143bhp@3500-4000rpm

136bhp@3600-4400rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	20.38	17.9
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50	56
Emission Norm Compliance	BS IV	Euro VI
Top Speed (kmph)	215	220
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

20.38

17.9

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS IV

Euro VI

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Four Link
Shock Absorbers Type	adaptive	-
Steering Type	Power	Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Height & Reach
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Direct Steer
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.35	5.5
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	215	220
0-100kmph (Seconds)	8.6	9.8
Tyre Size	205/55 R16	225/45 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size	16	17
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi Link

Four Link

Shock Absorbers Type

adaptive

Steering Type

Power

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4458	4630
Width (mm)	1796	1777
Height (mm)	1416	1432
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	165	160
Wheel Base (mm)	2637	2699
Front Tread (mm)	1555	1549
Rear Tread (mm)	1526	1547
Kerb Weight (kg)	1490	1570
Grossweight (kg)	1890	2005
Seating Capacity	5	5
No. of Doors	4	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	No	No
Engine Start Stop Button	No	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	No	Yes
USB Charger	Front	No
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	No	No
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	No
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Rear Curtain	No	No
Luggage Hook And Net	No	No
Battery Saver	No	No
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	No
Additional Features	Lashing Points 4 in Luggage Compartment Sun Visor	Drive Modes Economy, Sport Manual Integral Look Sports Seat
Massage Seats	No	No
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	No
Autonomous Parking	No	No
Drive Modes	0	3
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	No
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Remote Trunk Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	No	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	Yes	No
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	No	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	No	No
Additional Features	Air Vents in Aluminium Look Aluminium Interior Elements Glove Compartment, Frame Around The Inside Door Handle, Coin Box, Control Buttons For The Parking Brake Headlining in Cloth Coat Hook Front and Rear Floor Mats Inlays in Optic Titanium Grey Interior lighting Front and Rear with Delayed Switch Off and Contact Switches On All Doors.Ash Tray Interior Mirror With Dipping	Contrasting Top Stitching in Crystal Grey and Inserts in Silver Chrome on the Bottom Spoke Sail Pattern Trim Sports Seats Upholstered in Black or Sahara Beige Instrument Cluster in 2 Tube design with Colour TFT Multi function Display
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	-	-
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	No	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Tinted Glass	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Smoke Headlamps	Yes	No
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Roof Rails	No	No
Trunk Opener	Remote	Remote
Heated Wing Mirror	-	No
Additional Features	Aluminium Window Trims Chrome Exhaust Tailpipe Trims Chrome Front Fog Light Surrounds Heated Rear Window LED Number Plate Light Exhaust Tailpipe High Mounted Third Brake Light	Diamond radiator grille with pins in high-gloss black Mirror Package LED brake light Silver-painted louvre and chrome inserts Newly designed air scoops Rear bumper with insert in black plastic with chrome trim Twin-pipe exhaust system with rectangular, chromed tailpipes 5 Spoke alloy wheels painted in tremolite grey with high-sheen finish
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Tyre Size	205/55 R16	225/45 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)	16	17
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	No	No
No. of Airbags	6	-
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	No	No
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	Yes	No
Halogen Headlamps	No	No
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	No
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Clutch Lock	No	No
EBD	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	No
Knee Airbags	Yes	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	No
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	No	No
Blind Spot Monitor	No	No
Hill Descent Control	No	Yes
Hill Assist	No	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	No
360 View Camera	No	No
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	No	No
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Connectivity	SD Card Reader	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SD Card Reader
Internal Storage	No	No
No. of Speakers	10	4
Rear Entertainment System	No	No
Additional Features	17.78 cm Display with High Resolution Graphics Audi Phone Box With Wireless Charging Audi Music Interface 3D Map Display	Audio 20 CD Including Pre-Installation for Garmin Map Pilot Garmin Map Pilot (Optional) Integrated Media Interface Port for iPod or iPhone 2 USB ports in the centre console Transfer of addresses from mobile phone to head unit Cover Flow and Cover Art Display of album covers in audio menu
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Questions & answers

Q ) What is the tyre size of Audi A3?

A ) Audi A3 is available in 1 tyre sizes - 205/55 R16.

Q ) What are the specifications of the music system?

A ) The specification of music system of Audi A3 include Radio, Integrated 2DIN Audio, USB & Auxiliary input, Bluetooth Connectivity, Touch Screen,.

Q ) What is the kerb weight of the Audi A3?

A ) The kerb weight of Audi A3 is 1490Kg.

Q ) Does Audi A3 have automatic climate control?

A ) Audi A3 has 2 Zone.

Q ) Does the Audi A3 have a sunroof?

A ) Audi A3 does not have a sunroof.

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