Car Buyer's Guide

Audi A3 Sedan vs Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer

Audi A3 Sedan

Audi A3 Sedan

2.0 TFSI S line

Verdict

The Vito Tourer is 10% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM 338,990RM 342,036
Body typeSedanMPV
SegmentC-SegmentCommercial
AssemblyCBUCBU
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing
Capacity1,984 cc1,991 cc
Horsepower187 hp208 hp
Torque320 Nm350 Nm
Cylinder ArrangementInlineInline
Timing TypeChainChain
FuelPetrolPetrol
Bore82.5 mm83 mm
Compression Ratio10.59.8
Drivetrain
TransmissionDual-clutch Automatic (Wet)Conventional Automatic
Transmission Name7-speed S tronic Transmission9G-TRONIC
Gears79
Transmission ManufacturerBorgWarnerMercedes-Benz (Daimler AG)
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h7.3 seconds
Rated Economy6.2 L/100 km
Top Speed240 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,495 mm5,370 mm
Width1,816 mm1,928 mm
Height1,425 mm1,958 mm
Wheelbase2,636 mm3,430 mm
Weight1,535 kg3,100 kg
Fuel Tank51 litres70 litres
Doors44
Seats510
Boot Space425 litres
Front Tyre225/45R17225/55R17
Rear Tyre225/45R17225/55R17
Spare TyreSpace Saver
Factory TyresBridgestone Turanza T005Dunlop Econodrive
Chassis
AssemblyGermany (CBU)Spain (CBU)
ChassisUnibodyUnibody
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Struts
Rear SuspensionMulti-LinkDouble Wishbones
Front Wheels17" 5-Parallel-Spoke Style Alloy17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy
Rear Wheels17" 5-Parallel-Spoke Style Alloy17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy
Front BrakesVentilated DiscVentilated Disc
Rear BrakesSolid DiscSolid Disc
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesComfort Suspension
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for rear doorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point10 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on front passenger seat and two outer rear passenger seatsAvailable for Rear Passenger Seats in 2nd and 3rd Row
Autonomous Braking SystemYes, Active Brake Assist
Lane-keeping AssistNoSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderFor All SeatsAll Seats
Safety NotesLane Departure Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemAttention Assist
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorsLED Projectors with Auto High Beam
TaillampsFull LED with Sequential IndicatorsLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory FunctionPower Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, Captain Seats 3rd Row, Folding and Sliding 4th Row Bench
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate Control SystemDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear VentsSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Rear, 2 Front USB1 Front, 2 Rear
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Rear
Audio10.1" MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch, Audi connect, Audi smartphone interface and Audi sound system7" Touchscreen Audio 30 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchTwo Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonManual Key
LocksKeyless OperationRemote Control Activation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlPassive Cruise ControlActive Cruise Control
Tiptronic
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationManual Operation
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYesYes
Auto ParkingYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorElectroluminescent Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicFoot-operated
Convenience NotesAudi Virtual Cockpit
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimitedUnlimited
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer5 years2 years
Warranty Extended2 years
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM 372RM 436

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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