| 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 2020 Audi A3 |
| Horsepower | |
| Â Â 188 | 184 |
| Front Head Room | |
| Â Â 40.3 in. | 36.5 in. |
| Rear Head Room | |
| Â Â 37.2 in. | 36.1 in. |
2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class vs 2020 Audi A3
Serving McKinney, TX
The Audi A3 was introduced in 1996 as a subcompact executive car, and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class debuted a year later as its direct competitor. Both of these popular models have advanced into their fourth generation, and they show off modern features and style. However, exciting differences exist between these models from bumper to bumper. This begins with the 2020 A-Class's base MSRP sitting slightly lower than the A3's MSRP. The differences continue from there to touch the style, features, and performance abilities.
Exterior
On the exterior, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class shows off perfect aerodynamics with low ground clearance, and this creates a genuinely sporty yet decadent façade. The A-Class has a confident grille with a single bar running through a stardust-like backing. The foglamp ports and LED headlamps angle upward slightly, and this trend continues throughout the definition on the sides. This effect hints at the A-Class's forward momentum. The exterior design of the 2020 Audi A3 has a thicker profile, and the upward tilt at the rear emphasizes this. The grille consumes the majority of the front end, and the lower front air vents and headlights are mounted at sharp angles. Two rigid personality lines carry down the sides from front to rear.
Interior
The interior of the A-Class is refined yet athletic, and it perfectly complements the exterior design. In some or all A-Class sedans, you can find a dual-tone color scheme with metal and premium materials, memory and heat for the front seats, and a heated steering wheel. Additional interior features include round air vents that bring an aeronautical touch in the cabin, double filtration for the climate control system, 64 color choices for the ambient lighting, contiguous display screens for the driver's gauges and MBUX system, a panoramic sunroof and more. In the 2020 Audi A3, you will find comparable air vents with fewer in number and a floating display screen for the multimedia features. The digital driver's gauges are separated from the multimedia screen. Some of the additional features in the A3 include a gear shifting knob, a rotary mode selector, a sound system, a climate control system, and other equipment.
Performance
From a performance perspective, the A-Class and the A3 have subtle differences. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is equipped with a 2.0-liter, turbo I-4 engine that generates 188 horsepower. It is offered with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, an independent suspension system, and a front-wheel or 4MATIC® all-wheel drive. The 2020 Audi A3 also has a 2.0-liter turbo engine with all-wheel drive, which produces 184 horsepower.
A convenient way to complete your research on the 2020 A-Class is to stop by Mercedes-Benz of McKinney soon. Through your test drive and in-person exploration of the features and options, you can more easily determine if the A-Class will be a great fit for your lifestyle. Call our sales office today to make an appointment.
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