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2012 Audi A3
2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class

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2012 Audi A3
MSRP $34,100 - $37,500
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2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class
MSRP $31,300 - $33,500
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Diesel I4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.0L/121
2.0 L/121
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm 140 hp @ 4200 rpm
208 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
207 ft-lb @ 1700-5000 rpm 236 ft-lb @ 1750-2500 rpm
258 ft-lb @ 1200 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission S tronic 6-speed automatic transmission -inc: electro-hydraulic control
Double Clutch Automatic 7G-DCT -inc: steering wheel paddle shifters
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
6.7 - 10.4 L/100 km
9.2 - 10.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
4.7 - 7.5 L/100 km
6.6 - 7.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
4.7 - 10.4 L/100 km
6.6 - 10.0 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L
50.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
998 mm
1,013 mm
Front Leg Room
1,046 mm
1,059 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,382 mm
1,412 mm
Rear Head Room
937 mm
986 mm
Rear Leg Room
884 mm
975 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,341 mm
1,382 mm
Cargo Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
351 L
487 L
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
1546 L
1546 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,578 mm
2,700 mm
Length, Overall
4,293 mm
4,394 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,994 mm
1,786 mm
Height, Overall
1,422 mm
1,562 mm
Min Ground Clearance
102 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,460 - 1,570 kg
1,465 - 1,505 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/40R18 P225/45YR17
P225/40HR18 P225/45HR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/40R18 P225/45YR17
P225/40HR18 P225/45HR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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