2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class vs 2018 Audi A3
With the upcoming 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan, Mercedes-Benz has increased the variety and range of their catalog. Now, there is a more compact and more affordable sedan option ranked under the Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan. However, with a new model and build added to their stock, Mercedes-Benz and the A-Class sedan have also exposed themselves to a new line of competitors.
Other brand models below the range of the C-Class have now been squarely positioned against the Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan. How do these models manage as competitors? We’ll find out today by choosing the most compact model from the Audi catalog as an antagonist. That would be the Audi A3. It’s the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan vs the 2018 Audi A3 sedan!
2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan |
vs |
2018 Audi A3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 2L Turbocharged Inline 4 | Baseline Engine | 2L Inline 4 |
| 188 Horsepower | Horsepower | 186 Horsepower |
| 221 lb-ft of Torque | Torque | 221 lb-ft of Torque |
| TBD | Starting MSRP | $31,950 |
2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Long Island City, NY
Pricing for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has not yet been announced but is thought to be in the low $30,000’s, putting it in a similar range to that of the 2018 Audi A3. Therefore, while sharing a similar price range, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class and the 2018 Audi A3 are incredibly well-matched in terms of specs. However, we’d give the slight edge to the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class due to its stock of available technology and features, including:
- 4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive*
- 7G-DCT Dual-Clutch Transmission
- 64-Color Ambient Customizable Lighting
- LED Intelligent Lighting System
- Car-to-X Communication
- Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) Multimedia System
- Active Emergency Stop Assist
- Single-Louvre Diamond Radiator Grille
- Avant-Garde Interior Redesign
- KEYLESS-GO® with HANDS-FREE ACCESS
- PRE-SAFE® PLUS**
- And More!
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan won’t hit the American automotive market until early 2019. However, until then, there will be plenty of additional information to follow. Keep track of any and all updates by contacting us. The Silver Star Motors dealership is located in Long Island City, New York within the borough of Queens.
*Best performance on snow and ice obtained with winter tires. Please always drive carefully, consistent with road conditions.
**PRESAFE® closes the side windows when the system's sensors detect side movements that suggest a possible rollover. A small gap is left near the fully closed position. Seat and head restraints adjust only when equipped with memory system.
