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Audi A3 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

A3 Vs E-Class

Key HighlightsAudi A3Mercedes-Benz E-Class
On Road PriceRs.38,09,502*Rs.99,92,768*
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Engine(cc)19682925
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Audi A3 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.38,09,502*
Rs.99,92,768*
Finance Available (EMI)NoRs.1,90,207/month
InsuranceRs.1,53,440
A3 Insurance

Rs.3,56,618
E-Class Insurance

User Rating
4.7
Based on 34 Reviews
4.1
Based on 99 Reviews
Brochure
Brochure not available

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
TDI Diesel Engine
3.0 L in-line 6 cylinder engine
Displacement (cc)
1968
2925
No. of Cylinders
4
4 Cylinder Cars
6
6 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
143bhp@3500-4000rpm
281.61bhp@3400-4600rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
320Nm@1750-3000rpm
600Nm@1200-3200rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
-
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
Direct Injection
Bore X Stroke (mm)
82.5 x 92.8
-
Turbo Charger
YesYes
Super Charger
No-
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gear Box
6 Speed
9-Speed
Mild Hybrid
-
No
Drive Type
FWD
RWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypeDiesel
Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)20.38
-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)50
80
Emission Norm Compliance
BS IV
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)215
250

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Air Suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi Link
Air Suspension
Shock Absorbers Type
adaptive
Gas Filled
Steering Type
Power
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type
Rack & Pinion
Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)
5.35
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
ventilated disc
Top Speed (Kmph)
215
250
0-100kmph (Seconds)
8.6
6.1
Tyre Size
205/55 R16
-
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
-
Alloy Wheel Size
16
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4458
5075
Width (mm)
1796
1860
Height (mm)
1416
1495
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
165
-
Wheel Base (mm)
2637
2636
Front Tread (mm)
1555
-
Rear Tread (mm)
1526
1597
Kerb Weight (kg)
1490
1980
Grossweight (kg)
1890
-
Rear Headroom (mm)
924

943

Rear Legroom (mm)
-
374
Front Headroom (mm)
1006

943

Front Legroom (mm)
-
282

Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
-
540
No. of Doors
4
4

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
YesYes
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes-
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
Yes-
Low Fuel Warning Light
Yes-
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
YesYes
Vanity Mirror
YesYes
Rear Reading Lamp
YesYes
Rear Seat Headrest
YesYes
Adjustable Headrest
-
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
YesYes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes-
Cup Holders Front
YesYes
Cup Holders Rear
YesYes
Rear AC Vents
YesYes
Heated Seats Front
No-
Heated Seats Rear
No-
Seat Lumbar Support
YesYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
Yes-
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
-
Navigation System
Yes-
Foldable Rear Seat
60:40 Split
-
Smart Access Card Entry
NoYes
Engine Start Stop Button
NoYes
Glove Box Cooling
No-
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Voice Command
YesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
No-
USB Charger
Front
-
Steering Mounted TripmeterNo-
Central Console Armrest
YesYes
Tailgate Ajar
YesYes
Gear Shift Indicator
YesYes
Rear Curtain
No-
Luggage Hook And NetNo-
Battery Saver
No-
Lane Change Indicator
Yes-
Additional FeaturesLashing Points 4 in Luggage Compartment
Sun Visor

Retractable rear touchscreen tablet,Wireless charging in the rear
Massage Seats
No-
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
-
One Touch Operating Power Window
Driver's Window
All
Autonomous Parking
No-
Drive Modes
0
-
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Ventilated Seats
No-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes-
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
-
Automatic Headlamps
YesYes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
NoYes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter
YesYes
Leather SeatsYesYes
Fabric Upholstery
No-
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Digital Clock
YesYes
Outside Temperature DisplayYesYes
Cigarette LighterYes-
Digital Odometer
YesYes
Driving Experience Control EcoYes-
Folding Table In The Rear
No-
Dual Tone Dashboard
No-
Additional FeaturesAir 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

Silver open pore ash wood trim, ARTICO man-made leather with topstitching in Black or Beige and Beige with Tropez Blue ,

Exterior

Available Colors-
High Tech Silver
Graphite Grey
Polar White
Obsidian Black
E-Class Colors
Body TypeSedan
All Sedan Cars
Sedan
All Sedan Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights Front
NoYes
Fog Lights Rear
Yes-
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror
NoNo
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes-
Rear Window Wiper
No-
Rear Window Washer
No-
Rear Window Defogger
Yes-
Wheel CoversNoNo
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Power AntennaNoNo
Tinted Glass
Yes-
Rear Spoiler
Yes-
Roof CarrierNo-
Sun Roof
Yes-
Side Stepper
No-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
YesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome Grille
Yes-
Chrome Garnish
Yes-
Smoke HeadlampsYes-
Halogen HeadlampsNo-
Roof Rail
No-
LightingLED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Cornering Headlights,Headlight Washer
-
Trunk OpenerRemote
-
LED DRLs
-
Yes
LED Taillights
-
Yes
Additional FeaturesAluminium 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

AMG body styling, Sporty side skirts,Diamond grille with AMG bumpers,
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes-
Tyre Size
205/55 R16
-
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
-
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)
16
-

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake AssistYesYes
Central Locking
YesYes
Power Door Locks
Yes-
Child Safety Locks
YesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
NoYes
No. of Airbags6
7
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesYes
Side Airbag RearNoNo
Day Night Rear View Mirror
NoYes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror
Yes-
Xenon HeadlampsYes-
Halogen HeadlampsNo-
Rear Seat Belts
Yes-
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Side Impact Beams
Yes-
Front Impact Beams
Yes-
Traction ControlYesYes
Adjustable Seats
Yes-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
NoYes
Vehicle Stability Control System
Yes-
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Crash Sensor
Yes-
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank
Yes-
Engine Check Warning
Yes-
Clutch LockNo-
EBD
Yes-
Advance Safety FeaturesAnti Theft Wheel Bolts, Space Saving Spare Wheel, Airbag Deactivation, Adaptive Brake Light, Hazard Warning Lights Automatically Activated, Head Level Airbag System For Front and Rear, Anti Slip Regulation, Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC)
First Aid kit, Tool Kit and Car Jack, Warning Triangle

-
Rear Camera
Yes-
Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
Speed Alert
-
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYes
Knee Airbags
Yes-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYes
Heads Up Display
NoYes
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts
No-
Sos Emergency Assistance
-
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
NoYes
Geo Fence Alert
-
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No-
Hill Assist
No-
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
360 View Camera
NoYes

Entertainment & Communication

Cd Player
Yes-
Cd Changer
No-
Dvd Player
No-
Radio
YesYes
Audio System Remote Control
NoYes
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN AudioYesYes
USB And Auxiliary Input
Yes-
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Touch Screen
YesYes
Connectivity
SD Card Reader
-
Android Auto
-
Yes
Apple Car Play
-
Yes
Internal Storage
No-
No. of Speakers
10
-
Rear Entertainment System
No-
Additional Features17.78 cm Display with High Resolution Graphics
Audi Phone Box With Wireless Charging
Audi Music Interface
3D Map Display

Burmester® surround sound system,
Subwoofer-
No
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Pros and Cons

  • Pros
  • Cons

    Audi A3

    • Premium interior with great fit and finish quality.
    • Long list of features – LED headlights and tail lights, dynamic turn indicators, Audi Multi-Media Interface, panoramic sunroof etc.
    • Both engines are fuel-efficient and offer adequate performance.
    • Classy, understated design and rock solid build quality.

    Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    • Quiet and composed in the city
    • Great backseat comfort
    • Class-leading interiors

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