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I drove all theese cars in a row and can absolutely approve Mat's statements. A Class: Okay in isolation but so much worse than the other two in every Category. Especially road noise and refinement of the engine are extremely bad. Wait, the driver interfaces are even worse. Steering wheel cuts hands, seat are hard but without side bolstering, Gas pedal to light to carry the foot, knee rubs on the center console. 1 Series: Oldest appearance, but still so well built and thought out. Best driver interfaces (steering, gas pedal, gearbox, seats)... Just feels like a part of your body. Puts the biggest smile on your face. A3: Technology beast. Everything so well to look at, to touch and to use. Plus everything absolutely intuitive and easy to use. Stunning in that regard. But gearbox, steering feel and front wheel drive can't match the bmw. Feels clinical, like a video game. I would and will take the Beamer, because it just drives so much better than the others!
I never thought I'd ever say this but the Audi looks the best inside and outside. Edit after completing the video: It's by FAR the best inside and outside.
Disagree. I have owned several A3’s (2017 onwards) and they all gave me constant mechanical issues from faulty steering racks to crackling speakers and amplifiers. BMW 1 Series is superior in every way and interior quality, unlike this review, is better.
Great review. Personally just sold a golf R and bought a 1 series BMW. As a drivers car it's just head shoulders above everything in the small car segment for both fun and that cockpit feel in the cabin. Also love the 8 speed so much more than the dsg. Sure the vw/audi is super practical but you have to love driving it and for this bmw is the winner for me.
@@rifenossimple4344 I understand that, but F generation is a weird mix for me I don’t think it has the same solid feel and quality that the older bmw’s had
Recently changed my 2013 Mini Cooper for a 2018 118i. What an absolutely cracking car. Refined, well-engineered, real wheel drive. Excellent build quality and just really feels premium. No regrets.
Totally agree! Recently bought a 1 series after having several Audi A3’s prior. 1 series superior in every way and so far has been significantly more reliable.
I love the BMW (drove it a lot, excellent city car) but there's just something about the Audi that speaks to me. I think it's the fact that, like many Audis, looks very capable, in a winter jacket kind of way, if that makes any sense. That's why the Audi RS6 is one of my favourite cars ever. Also, anecdotally the Audi dealerships I've been to have been very friendly, as opposed to the BMW ones (got mad at my 3 yo son for going near an M6, wtf).
That's because mercedes tried to make the cheapest and affordable way to get into a new mercedes but it wasn't that impressive it was actually quite terrible
Passed my test in an A3, almost bought a 1 series 3 dats after, then was excited the first time I saw an A-class... so have been torn between the 3 ever since. This video was a great help
T George, it has but it's had a face lift that will see it past both the others. That BMW hatch was never nice, and I'm not sure if it's the colour on that merc, but it looks fat and dumpy. My friend has one with the AMG styling, (2l diesel) it thst grey/silver, and looks nice, but in white, it looks wrong. I don't think either will look fresh in 5years time. I reckon the audi will.
Hello Stephen! Yes i do agree with you on the topic of the white paint on the Merc and its so flat she looks so bad. But i have seen many of these on the road and i would pick the Merc over both the Audi and the BMW. The only Audis i have ever liked has been the B7 RS4 and the 1st gen v10 R8s. Beautiful cars! No other Audi has really done it for me. Other than in the case of these cars, i personally feel like Audi has always taken a 'milder' approach to exterior design. Yes, some will say they might look fresh in 5years time. Or, will they?;-)
It is strange that Matt always gives us the lowest prices you can get these cars for, but then shows us the top of the range versions (S-Line, M-Sport). If you pay bottom prices for any of these cars you are getting nothing more than what you'd get with an Astra or Focus (if not less for similar money). However if you go for a full spec Audi A3 S-Line (for example) then the prices Matt mentions in this comparison video are meaningless.
what i like about this channel is that it reviews down to Earth cars. What I mean by that is when an average person like you and I want to buy a car, this channel is the most unbiased, and it reviews cars we can actually afford. While other car review channels only review exotic cars or cars over 80,000
Shame! I was hoping the 1-series 3-liter to come to US as I prefer hatchbacks, but if it's FWD no point in getting BMW then! I would just get a mercedes or something.
I got those 3 vehicles at home and I'm surprisingly in line with this review. These are fantastic cars but the final choice will be based on your priorities and on what you expect from a car. The A class with the AMG Pack is definitely the most desirable one, Audi has the best interior and more practicality and BMW is the most fun to drive.
Hello i'm Considering Buying A 2018 "Mercedes A200" With The "AMG-Line" Pack and it's The "Final Edition" Option One So i'd like to ask if the reason you like the BMW The Most is Only Because You Think it Drives Best or Can The A200 With The AMG Package Compete???
Having owned all 3, the better drivers car is the bmw buy a long shot. But tech was probs edged by the audi. I actually owned a CLA but pretty much an A class isn't it and was pretty underwhelming although the soundsystem was the best
Good review Matt. One point though.... I agree that in isolation MAYBE the iDrive is the best. But in an age where smartphones are an essential item, as a car reviewer, you should be putting more emphasis in smartphone-to-car integration. And I don't mean just Android Auto and Apple thingy. Beyond that, we would like to know about ease of phone storage, docking, charging, and antenna amplification. Keep up the good work.
A3 class above all. Im from Canada and i just bought an a3 sline 19 inch mags and we have a Gas 2.0 turbo at 228 bhp and 260 pound of tourque and its a beast 4 door saloon. Amazing car. You guys should come to north america to try that and u will be impressed. Good review
Legion 1927, Not entirely true! My uncle is a professional driver and he drives the *Audi R8!* However, he used to own the *BMW M2* so I understand where you're coming from. As for the soccer moms; maybe I'd agree with you there, (lol)!
I’ve had three Audi A3 over the past 6 years and was seriously reluctant to try anything else. Style, interior practicality and driving capabilities are all good. All my family drive BMW’s so I half heartedly bought a 2018 118d (rear wheel drive), not expecting to love it. Boy was I wrong. In every area it blows the a3 out of the water. Far more fun to drive, less road noise providing runflats are changed, boot is every bit as practical, seats fold flatter so easier to load long items, interior quality far superior with no unwanted rattles and exterior styling (personal preference) is much better. 1 series has a far nicer shape and more aggressive road presence. Gets a lot more comments than any of my A3’s ever did. All I all I am completely sold. I appreciate the a3 and respect it is a brilliant all rounder but I urge any Audi loyal drivers to try a 1 series. All of my family started with Audi and since migrating to BMW they will never go back.
Ok for the A3, you might as well get a golf or for that matter, a seat Leon. I bought a BMW 1 series last year cause this was the last of hatchback rear wheel drive. Unless you get a 4WD of any of these, BMW is the superior for ME.
I do own an A3 Sedan M.Y. 2015 and I think that the A3 model, overall, is the best in this segment for interior quality, diesel fuel consumption and premium looking....
My Mun recently bought the 116d and she was deciding between the A3 and the 116d but BMW offered a better trade in price making the BMW cheaper all round. The Audi she was considering was definitely more well equipped with leather seats but the BMW was cheaper overall
The BMW 1 series is going to be Front Wheel drive 2017+.. is that confirmed or have the gone back on that idea. I want Rear Wheel drive. Not Front. It's a BM. Not a Ford.
Chatta290 I guess that's true, most don't care nowadays. But I care. I've driven many front wheel drive cars and always had a better experience with rear wheel drive. Sure, at low speed, there's not really much a difference at all. But putting your foot down, motorway, highway, junctions, it's always a nicer pull away with RWD. But then when you get on track and throw in some oversteer round the corner or drift through a chicane. That's mighty. In the end, it was a 1 series, no car matters until it hits the 3 series. I'm sure they don't ditch RWD on that. :)
I hate to say it, but the A3 is my pick. Now, how does it compare to the 308, Giulietta, Mazda 3, Civic, DS4 or V40? Just throwing a few relatively posh ones out there.
TheWangPro Posh compared to the Korean competition, I suppose, but even then they've stepped up in quality. It's just an opinion in the end, correct or not.
TheWangPro There's only a three grand difference in the UK between base models for the Mazda 3 and BMW 1 Series. Moreover, the 308 is cheaper than the 3.
Audi TT UK Well, perhaps not premium per se, however they're very well bolted together, the materials are good, the dash designs are very modern and reliability is very good, so the price and especially resale values will be inflated. Civics are made in the UK so that's a good enough reason to charge a fair whack for them.
Having owned all 3 cars ,I’ve recently swapped my bmw to audi , in terms of driving experience bmw by far gives you the best thrill however audi has bit of everything and lot cheaper to maintain compare to the other two , personally if something goes wrong with Beamer ,you looking to fork out lot of money out of your pocket so I personally recommend audi, surprisingly Audi A3 2ltr tdi engine does have underrated power which no one talks about .
They ALL look good honestly but its either the a3 or the 1 series for me personally. Liked the a class at one point till i heard that renault engine mess, since then im put off them completely.
y cant u compare all similar,the bmw with m-sport package,audi s-line and many options,the mercedes looks like the basic one with no option.good review but bias.
Audi FTW. I love all the current crop of Audis. The new A4, the TT, the Q7 and the R8. Many people complain that all Audis are glorified VWs as all VAG marques share same platforms. Just imagine, it's better to have a shared platform as we know for sure that it's a tried and tested piece of kit. Besides, with modern safety regulations, most cars are the same under the skin.
®ioT - or you could look at it this way. VW are essentially giving you the same car with little tweaks here and there which probably doesn't cost them that much from one brand to another yet you will pay a large difference between say a Skoda to a VW to a Audi. Seems a bit of a rip off to me. And you say tested components but when there is a problem a heck of lot more cars are affected e.g the recently emissions scandal or the the problems VAG had with their 1.4 engines etc.
Although it should be the GLS as it is the only Mercedes SUV with 3 rows of seats. With that said the GLS is just in a league of its own as it is so much more expensive than the q7 and x5
I Bought an A3 this year and there is no regrets! I recommend everyone go to their local Audi dealership and test drive it! Even if your not planning on buying a new car! Massive upgrade from my previous Holden Barina (Chevrolet Aveo in the States)
Tomislav Zvonimir Who are you? let me guess a little bitch that sits on the internet all day because you have no friends. I didn't ask for your opinion so fuck off.
AUDI... that best in each class interior, sharp and straight german design, the click sounds of the buttons inside... audi is what really he deserves who have the sense of luxury
I have an Audi A3 but my next car, will be a Mazda 3 the 2018, beautiful design , good quality and good interior... Mazda is becoming a Premium brand imho , when you see a Mazda 3 on the road look like a premium car But if the new Volvo v40 comes next year, I consider to buy it... Volvo are incredible car, unfortunately some British don't consider Volvo as a Premium brand... But probably is most premium than the German trio
and different suspension components and setup, as well as electronics, seats, etc,,,. its the same plattform, but in reality they have not that much in common.
I just don't get the criticisms of the A Class. It feels solid and has a good interior. Mat, while driving do you caress the lower interior panels? Why does it need to be soft and rubbery. NO ONE touches there ever. And what size should the Mercedes logo be huh? If it was smaller it'd look ridiculous. The Audi is boring. It's like a hospital in that sad and drab interior and the BMW just looks plain old.
+SDav21 I like the C, love the E and S and AMG > M > RS. But the fact is the A Class doesn't quite feel like a proper Merc. The A3 may seem boring but it's just so good at everything. Sorry if this upsets your world view...
+carwow ; yes but if Mercedes made it all soft and comfy then we'd never hear the end of it from journalists about how soft and floaty it is and that it isn't for young people. So if Merc makes the next one soft etc then don't complain because journalists never seem to know what they want and ping pong from too soft to too harsh. When the manufacturer does what you want then you all complain. It wasn't meant to drive the way other mercs do. It is for a totally different market.
Dmitry L It is far far from a "shit" car. If shit cars were that good well then there'd be no bad cars. I've also driven the A Class and you need to compare it to rivals across brands and not to other more expensive Mercedes which is what people end up doing. The A Class feels solid and well engineered. That's all you need. A bit of plastics here and there just like its rivals and a bit of engine noise doesn't take away from the fact that it is solidly engineered. It is also extremely safe.
I cant wrap my head around the choice between A160 / A180 / A200 since they all have the same engine. My gut feeling says: A200 will need more maintenance since we ask more power from the same engine. Any thoughts on that?
its bull shit, you showing here, a3 with s line and lots of additional things, 18" wheels, very expensiv lights, etx, BMW, with M pakiet, great wheles, sport driving whele, but you showin an regular A class, you should show AMG. Not mention that standard engine for bmw is 118I with is 3 cilinders engine!!! 120 engines are much more expensive
yeah it seems like you chose the best audi s-line or sportback lvl trim compared to lower level trims like the bmw wasnt even an M series just had the M-sport package and the Mercedes was the entry lvl.......
I drive a bmw 120d, xdrive. Compared to the A3, it's the best choice I think. The A 250 bad been my worst choice ever (motor was ok, but the gear is terrible).
Chicken Soup for the Loser have you tried it? it really is amazing. looks and feels premium, easy to use and just blasts the dash setups from the others by a mile. as usual for audi, it is extremely well done.
You've clearly never used it. Once you have the navigation setting in front of you you'll be blown away by how convenient it is and how nice it looks. Showed it to a lot of my friends which all agreed (Didn't buy the car but had it for a 24 hour test drive).
We just had that same dilemma. Test drove both. Ended up choosing the mercedes as I preferred how it handled and it was a bit better on the inside too.
Primal Council Urgent boarding, we just ask link targeting like that 0:26, but why everbody ask what you like in a front and how much space you have in the rear Kapraku 180 nx. We know you never had a car before or ride a bus, so that is that thing wait, that experience barely able to buy diesel for twice efficient 66KW car engine - like 132KW and 3L/100km metric system. if you buy used these be outdated 1:58 - we fear that buying phones and that won't be that experience you wished to have,
I agree with the decision .... but the question is why not just buy a Golf then ? Its basically the same car as the Audi underneath the body and you have to admit the MK 7 has everything that these cars do ... better infotainment system aswell cause its a touch screen system :)
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@@skinnyjeanz5312 no
I drove all theese cars in a row and can absolutely approve Mat's statements.
A Class: Okay in isolation but so much worse than the other two in every Category. Especially road noise and refinement of the engine are extremely bad. Wait, the driver interfaces are even worse. Steering wheel cuts hands, seat are hard but without side bolstering, Gas pedal to light to carry the foot, knee rubs on the center console.
1 Series: Oldest appearance, but still so well built and thought out. Best driver interfaces (steering, gas pedal, gearbox, seats)... Just feels like a part of your body. Puts the biggest smile on your face.
A3: Technology beast. Everything so well to look at, to touch and to use. Plus everything absolutely intuitive and easy to use. Stunning in that regard. But gearbox, steering feel and front wheel drive can't match the bmw. Feels clinical, like a video game.
I would and will take the Beamer, because it just drives so much better than the others!
Can you also say something about the Alfa Giulietta in comparison?
Yep, that’s what I got, (electric power train). *BMW;* truly the ultimate driving machine! 💯❤💥 🛞💨
I agree the audi is the best overall but I would go with the bmw
i think the 1 series is the ugliest small car out there
1. Audi A3
2. BMW 1 Series
3. Mercedes A-Class
Rupert FDR ohhh yes
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No more though, other way around now.
I never thought I'd ever say this but the Audi looks the best inside and outside.
Edit after completing the video:
It's by FAR the best inside and outside.
Chima Chinda the a class has the best exterior but it sucks at everything else
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Disagree. I have owned several A3’s (2017 onwards) and they all gave me constant mechanical issues from faulty steering racks to crackling speakers and amplifiers.
BMW 1 Series is superior in every way and interior quality, unlike this review, is better.
while I'm a Mercedes fan I would definitely go for the Audi because holy shit its such a good all rounder
Great review. Personally just sold a golf R and bought a 1 series BMW. As a drivers car it's just head shoulders above everything in the small car segment for both fun and that cockpit feel in the cabin. Also love the 8 speed so much more than the dsg.
Sure the vw/audi is super practical but you have to love driving it and for this bmw is the winner for me.
Cockpit is easily the most dated one
@@Jonsk111 Thats why i like it. Its still feels like a car inside instead of a gamers rooms.
@@rifenossimple4344 I understand that, but F generation is a weird mix for me I don’t think it has the same solid feel and quality that the older bmw’s had
Why you comparing standard A class with A3 S-line and 1 Series with M package?
The only difference is the trim inside the car and the more sporty look outside there’s no performance upgrade on an m package or s line
Dominic Crawford sports suspension and sports steering wheel(a3)
Beyonder hence what I mean by the trim inside
@@CR60DOM wrong. Lowered , sports suspension makes a difference.
@@KINGKING10109 when?
I am driving the BMW 120D, it s every day a pleasure.
Recently changed my 2013 Mini Cooper for a 2018 118i. What an absolutely cracking car. Refined, well-engineered, real wheel drive. Excellent build quality and just really feels premium. No regrets.
any updates on the car mate, reliable?
@@louisstanden2677 Never better! Just a really well built, comfortable, economical car to run. No regrets.
@@simonthomas5367 nice to hear appreciate the reply!
Totally agree! Recently bought a 1 series after having several Audi A3’s prior. 1 series superior in every way and so far has been significantly more reliable.
@@simonthomas5367still living it up well mate?
audi a3 whos with me?
I love the BMW because it's the sportiest
johnny begood thankyou! iv Always said that. your just paying for the badge
I really don't like Audis but I'd buy the A3 over the other 2 in a heartbeat, makes the other 2 look like joke hatchbacks!
I love the BMW (drove it a lot, excellent city car) but there's just something about the Audi that speaks to me. I think it's the fact that, like many Audis, looks very capable, in a winter jacket kind of way, if that makes any sense. That's why the Audi RS6 is one of my favourite cars ever. Also, anecdotally the Audi dealerships I've been to have been very friendly, as opposed to the BMW ones (got mad at my 3 yo son for going near an M6, wtf).
illuminati i did
Do they all have working indicators?
Craig Heslop best comment on here.
Thanks 😂
Craig Heslop as a bmw driver you have to drain the indicator fluid before use 😁
They are a option on the BMW
Ismail Naser I thought on all......😂
I'm a Mercedes fan but Audi A3 seems way better than others.
That's because mercedes tried to make the cheapest and affordable way to get into a new mercedes but it wasn't that impressive it was actually quite terrible
I have owned all 3 cars and can confirm the 1 series is by far the best. Blows the other two out of the water in every conceivable area.
Passed my test in an A3, almost bought a 1 series 3 dats after, then was excited the first time I saw an A-class... so have been torn between the 3 ever since. This video was a great help
Audi is S-line, BMW is M sport but Mercedes is basic the AMG line Mercedes A class is much better then this version
Matt you are the best car reviewer in the world
The A3, its style will also age the best
Stephen Butler absolutely
Stephen Butler it's has aged well!
T George, it has but it's had a face lift that will see it past both the others. That BMW hatch was never nice, and I'm not sure if it's the colour on that merc, but it looks fat and dumpy. My friend has one with the AMG styling, (2l diesel) it thst grey/silver, and looks nice, but in white, it looks wrong.
I don't think either will look fresh in 5years time. I reckon the audi will.
Hello Stephen! Yes i do agree with you on the topic of the white paint on the Merc and its so flat she looks so bad. But i have seen many of these on the road and i would pick the Merc over both the Audi and the BMW.
The only Audis i have ever liked has been the B7 RS4 and the 1st gen v10 R8s. Beautiful cars! No other Audi has really done it for me. Other than in the case of these cars, i personally feel like Audi has always taken a 'milder' approach to exterior design. Yes, some will say they might look fresh in 5years time. Or, will they?;-)
Audi A3 Sportsback Definitely!
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A3 is the best of this class.
Batuhan Bakirci yea
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Batuhan Bakırcı a class is better inside, Audi is better outside. Actually quality of car merc is better
Only if you are a small ompa lompian
Nope lol
Audi A3
It is strange that Matt always gives us the lowest prices you can get these cars for, but then shows us the top of the range versions (S-Line, M-Sport). If you pay bottom prices for any of these cars you are getting nothing more than what you'd get with an Astra or Focus (if not less for similar money). However if you go for a full spec Audi A3 S-Line (for example) then the prices Matt mentions in this comparison video are meaningless.
what i like about this channel is that it reviews down to Earth cars. What I mean by that is when an average person like you and I want to buy a car, this channel is the most unbiased, and it reviews cars we can actually afford. While other car review channels only review exotic cars or cars over 80,000
Soon BMW won't even be the sportiest car to drive anymore... Brace yourselves for front wheel drive :(
I know, it's a shame.
Shame! I was hoping the 1-series 3-liter to come to US as I prefer hatchbacks, but if it's FWD no point in getting BMW then! I would just get a mercedes or something.
FWD will be for smaller engine non sporty models so that they can compete on price. RWD will be for the sportier models like the 3.0
Hhh
Jake they build the Mini and that's FWD, and very good to drive
£5000 of options !
I like my Audis but surely a fairer test would have used a car without these extras ?
Does not mattet
I got those 3 vehicles at home and I'm surprisingly in line with this review.
These are fantastic cars but the final choice will be based on your priorities and on what you expect from a car.
The A class with the AMG Pack is definitely the most desirable one, Audi has the best interior and more practicality and BMW is the most fun to drive.
TonyyHD
Hello i'm Considering Buying A 2018 "Mercedes A200" With The "AMG-Line" Pack and it's The "Final Edition" Option One So i'd like to ask if the reason you like the BMW The Most is Only Because You Think it Drives Best or Can The A200 With The AMG Package Compete???
Love the Audi's pulsing rear lights!!! :D
Having owned all 3, the better drivers car is the bmw buy a long shot. But tech was probs edged by the audi. I actually owned a CLA but pretty much an A class isn't it and was pretty underwhelming although the soundsystem was the best
S-Line Audi, M-Package BMW and a regular A-Class... how do you compare those trims? How about the AMG-Package on the A-Class?
The a class is overpriced this has to be the base trim to even compete with these others
Good review Matt. One point though.... I agree that in isolation MAYBE the iDrive is the best. But in an age where smartphones are an essential item, as a car reviewer, you should be putting more emphasis in smartphone-to-car integration. And I don't mean just Android Auto and Apple thingy. Beyond that, we would like to know about ease of phone storage, docking, charging, and antenna amplification.
Keep up the good work.
A3 class above all. Im from Canada and i just bought an a3 sline 19 inch mags and we have a Gas 2.0 turbo at 228 bhp and 260 pound of tourque and its a beast 4 door saloon. Amazing car. You guys should come to north america to try that and u will be impressed. Good review
soccer moms will buy the Merc , practical people will buy the Audi , and the drivers will buy the BMW
Legion 1927,
Not entirely true!
My uncle is a professional driver and he drives the *Audi R8!*
However, he used to own the *BMW M2* so I understand where you're coming from.
As for the soccer moms; maybe I'd agree with you there, (lol)!
True
Lol.. im a man and.... a ...soccer.. mom?.!
I’ve had three Audi A3 over the past 6 years and was seriously reluctant to try anything else. Style, interior practicality and driving capabilities are all good.
All my family drive BMW’s so I half heartedly bought a 2018 118d (rear wheel drive), not expecting to love it. Boy was I wrong.
In every area it blows the a3 out of the water. Far more fun to drive, less road noise providing runflats are changed, boot is every bit as practical, seats fold flatter so easier to load long items, interior quality far superior with no unwanted rattles and exterior styling (personal preference) is much better. 1 series has a far nicer shape and more aggressive road presence. Gets a lot more comments than any of my A3’s ever did.
All I all I am completely sold. I appreciate the a3 and respect it is a brilliant all rounder but I urge any Audi loyal drivers to try a 1 series. All of my family started with Audi and since migrating to BMW they will never go back.
Ok for the A3, you might as well get a golf or for that matter, a seat Leon. I bought a BMW 1 series last year cause this was the last of hatchback rear wheel drive. Unless you get a 4WD of any of these, BMW is the superior for ME.
I do own an A3 Sedan M.Y. 2015 and I think that the A3 model, overall, is the best in this segment for interior quality, diesel fuel consumption and premium looking....
The merc is very noisy in the cabin that's true but in amg line spec it handles like a champ!
Just ordered a 1 series before is to late and I can't drive RWD hatchback.
Love the Audi but driving the BMW feels a little bit more special.
My Mun recently bought the 116d and she was deciding between the A3 and the 116d but BMW offered a better trade in price making the BMW cheaper all round. The Audi she was considering was definitely more well equipped with leather seats but the BMW was cheaper overall
Rear wheel drive. End of discussion.
I got the Audi A3 after watching this!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Nice
Audi finally getting the recognition it deserves
The BMW 1 series is going to be Front Wheel drive 2017+.. is that confirmed or have the gone back on that idea. I want Rear Wheel drive. Not Front. It's a BM. Not a Ford.
Avais Hussain the 2 series active tourer has adopted this platform so yes it most likely will be used on all 1 series vehicles
Chatta290 that's just so disappointing, there are more benefits for Rear Wheel drive and better driving experience.
Avais Hussain most probably won't notice much of a difference, people don't care as much now
Chatta290 I guess that's true, most don't care nowadays. But I care. I've driven many front wheel drive cars and always had a better experience with rear wheel drive. Sure, at low speed, there's not really much a difference at all. But putting your foot down, motorway, highway, junctions, it's always a nicer pull away with RWD. But then when you get on track and throw in some oversteer round the corner or drift through a chicane. That's mighty. In the end, it was a 1 series, no car matters until it hits the 3 series. I'm sure they don't ditch RWD on that. :)
Max France have you seen the bootspace in a 1 series. I could fit a massive subwoofer and sound system in the back with space left over for luggage
Why not compare the AMG a class? It's an M sport and S line? Why no AMG?
It’s only m sport and s line trim, not engine
I hate to say it, but the A3 is my pick. Now, how does it compare to the 308, Giulietta, Mazda 3, Civic, DS4 or V40? Just throwing a few relatively posh ones out there.
TheWangPro Posh compared to the Korean competition, I suppose, but even then they've stepped up in quality. It's just an opinion in the end, correct or not.
TheWangPro There's only a three grand difference in the UK between base models for the Mazda 3 and BMW 1 Series. Moreover, the 308 is cheaper than the 3.
Audi TT UK Well, perhaps not premium per se, however they're very well bolted together, the materials are good, the dash designs are very modern and reliability is very good, so the price and especially resale values will be inflated. Civics are made in the UK so that's a good enough reason to charge a fair whack for them.
You hate to say it?
Tomislav Zvonimir I'm not a big fan, though it's more the drivers than the cars themselves.
Would've been lovely to have the recently facelifted V40 too. Think it offers there best value of all three. Great looking car too.
the A3 is easily the best
however the audi needs a new cambelt at around 60k miles
while the bmw needs X Y and Z at whatever miles and the A class is a Renault in drag when in diesel.
It's not about quality it's about loyalty so I would choose BMW
My choice is a3 ,cause i'll buy this winter
As a people living in North America, I really envy you Europeans that have so many hot hatches:'(
wish we had the civics and camrys over here.
I have a 2016 BMW 118d aut its superb!!!
Bahhh...du mazout...
Hey Mat, any plans for reviewing the new Audi A5?
Should really review base models...these 3 are high end trims: S-line, M Sport with the exception of the Merc - Sport trim...
I once commented that audi is making the best daily drive cars, and this video proves it more.
Having owned all 3 cars ,I’ve recently swapped my bmw to audi , in terms of driving experience bmw by far gives you the best thrill however audi has bit of everything and lot cheaper to maintain compare to the other two , personally if something goes wrong with Beamer ,you looking to fork out lot of money out of your pocket so I personally recommend audi, surprisingly Audi A3 2ltr tdi engine does have underrated power which no one talks about .
They ALL look good honestly but its either the a3 or the 1 series for me personally. Liked the a class at one point till i heard that renault engine mess, since then im put off them completely.
What is the most comfortable luxury sport car and luxury suv? In terms of cabin noise and ride comfort
I like the design of A3 inside and out. Little surprised it is FWD. Is there quattro version?
+テスラモーターズファン yes
they are always front well, but you can get quattro as much as I know for some extra cash
Yup, theres the S3 and RS3
y cant u compare all similar,the bmw with m-sport package,audi s-line and many options,the mercedes looks like the basic one with no option.good review but bias.
Audi FTW. I love all the current crop of Audis. The new A4, the TT, the Q7 and the R8. Many people complain that all Audis are glorified VWs as all VAG marques share same platforms. Just imagine, it's better to have a shared platform as we know for sure that it's a tried and tested piece of kit. Besides, with modern safety regulations, most cars are the same under the skin.
®ioT - or you could look at it this way. VW are essentially giving you the same car with little tweaks here and there which probably doesn't cost them that much from one brand to another yet you will pay a large difference between say a Skoda to a VW to a Audi. Seems a bit of a rip off to me. And you say tested components but when there is a problem a heck of lot more cars are affected e.g the recently emissions scandal or the the problems VAG had with their 1.4 engines etc.
Audi is on a roll.. The new cars theyre doing are just awesome!
Looking at upgrading my A1 and the A-Class has the same insurance cost. Is the A-class a good jump over the A1?
yes
Why did he not choose the A-class with AMG package.
It would still come last
@@bwmim9709 Talking about looks. A45 S is a pocket nuclear missile
Abdullah Z ?
@@bwmim9709 ?
Abdullah Z the a class is shit bro get over it
Audi is always the best man common Its a sexy brand with the smoothest of rides by Quattro love it. Have an A8 now
Gautham Satheesh nope
Gautham Satheesh BMW 4 real driver's
Bmw is trash.
Gautham Satheesh yeah!
Gautham Satheesh Audi is trash!
You should do Mercedes GLE 250 vs Audi q7 vs Bmw x5
Although it should be the GLS as it is the only Mercedes SUV with 3 rows of seats. With that said the GLS is just in a league of its own as it is so much more expensive than the q7 and x5
+Charlie Molda It is of course more expensive because it's much better.
Very true sir
PandaGaming yeah!
Abdullah Z the interior of the Q7 is much nicer and more modern than the GLS.
Mat can you do any of the new volvo 90 series R designs? i cant find any good reviews of them.
I Bought an A3 this year and there is no regrets! I recommend everyone go to their local Audi dealership and test drive it! Even if your not planning on buying a new car! Massive upgrade from my previous Holden Barina (Chevrolet Aveo in the States)
Great review should have placed the VW golf in the mix aswell. If I were to chose a car it would be out of the 1series or the golf.
A3 is basically a higher quality golf
Yea I guess so.
A golf or the bmw? The a3 is clearly the best you idiot.
Tomislav Zvonimir
Who are you? let me guess a little bitch that sits on the internet all day because you have no friends. I didn't ask for your opinion so fuck off.
15october91 Yeah i'm not that. You are talking nonsense that's why i had to say something.
AUDI... that best in each class interior, sharp and straight german design, the click sounds of the buttons inside... audi is what really he deserves who have the sense of luxury
EXTERIOR: Mercedes
INTERIOR: Audi
PRACTICALITY: Audi
TECH: Audi
PERFORMANCE: BMW
HANDLING: Audi
DRIVING PLEASURE: Audi
OVERALL: Audi A3
Rohan G. Nair driving pleasure Audi HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHHHAHAHAAHHHAH LOOOLLL AUDI HAHAHAHHAHA
i think he means the overall driving experience. Thats why the BMW wins the handling
NNicky he also set the AUDI for handling HAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHA
At least i can drive my audi when it's snowing LOL
Interior a exterior a
To be fair CURRY WURST SLAPS!!! First time I went to Germany and I loved it
i would see a head2head with a 4th car, the volvo v40
Lorenzo Emili it sucks
I have an Audi A3 but my next car, will be a Mazda 3 the 2018, beautiful design , good quality and good interior...
Mazda is becoming a Premium brand imho , when you see a Mazda 3 on the road look like a premium car
But if the new Volvo v40 comes next year, I consider to buy it... Volvo are incredible car, unfortunately some British don't consider Volvo as a Premium brand... But probably is most premium than the German trio
I'd still have the 1 series, can't get over the fact that the A3 is just a Golf with a different look.
and different suspension components and setup, as well as electronics, seats, etc,,,. its the same plattform, but in reality they have not that much in common.
Floris Klaver i think not
Even if that's the case, the Golf is still a solid car.
Floris Klaver And what's the problem with the golf? I do really not understand what the hell is wrong with the golf, I think it is a great car.
Nothing wrong with a Golf but when you pay extra for a luxury car I personally want something that's truly special.
Best car reviewer in the history of mankind!👍👍👍👍👍
The Mercedes isn't a AMG
If you add the Golf into the mix, the A3 wouldn't have seemed so good.
I got an A3 Sportsback with 150 Hp, trust me its worth every cent..
Premium on the out and inside
A200 Amg 163 HP
King Duke is it fun to drive mate???
Got a 2017 125d OMFG no regrets. New gen is no good unfortunately. So sad
Agreed - I got a 120d 2015 M sport and it drives likes a dream
Recently gotten myself a A3 and its a dream so far, highly recomend the buy or atleast a test drive :)
I just don't get the criticisms of the A Class. It feels solid and has a good interior. Mat, while driving do you caress the lower interior panels? Why does it need to be soft and rubbery. NO ONE touches there ever. And what size should the Mercedes logo be huh? If it was smaller it'd look ridiculous. The Audi is boring. It's like a hospital in that sad and drab interior and the BMW just looks plain old.
SDav21 We all get you're a MB fanboy...chill
+SDav21 I like the C, love the E and S and AMG > M > RS. But the fact is the A Class doesn't quite feel like a proper Merc. The A3 may seem boring but it's just so good at everything. Sorry if this upsets your world view...
+carwow ; yes but if Mercedes made it all soft and comfy then we'd never hear the end of it from journalists about how soft and floaty it is and that it isn't for young people. So if Merc makes the next one soft etc then don't complain because journalists never seem to know what they want and ping pong from too soft to too harsh. When the manufacturer does what you want then you all complain. It wasn't meant to drive the way other mercs do. It is for a totally different market.
SDav21 I've driven the A class recently and I agree with every single word that Mat said
It's a shit car that people buy because of the badge
Dmitry L It is far far from a "shit" car. If shit cars were that good well then there'd be no bad cars. I've also driven the A Class and you need to compare it to rivals across brands and not to other more expensive Mercedes which is what people end up doing. The A Class feels solid and well engineered. That's all you need. A bit of plastics here and there just like its rivals and a bit of engine noise doesn't take away from the fact that it is solidly engineered. It is also extremely safe.
Good review but why didn't you use the V40? It's in the same price range too.
Your comparing a a3 sline to a a class sport why didn't you feature the AMG LINE ??
I cant wrap my head around the choice between A160 / A180 / A200 since they all have the same engine. My gut feeling says: A200 will need more maintenance since we ask more power from the same engine. Any thoughts on that?
Why wasn't the Ford Focus added I know it's way cheaper but still?
+s4m155 I've done that vs the Astra and golf
carwow Oh yeah I totally forgot 😭
These are premium hatchbacks and they're direct competitors, focus isn't. Focus goes up against Astra.
The disappearing nav screen of the A3 is a big plus. Basically the opposite of the sloppy placed Tablet of the Merc
I love these videos. You always pick the right cars to compare. 🖒
comparing a sportback and m sport but not an AMG?= seems unfair
Sportback means that it has 4 Doors, nothing more.
And the BMW is a 120d..
amg aligns more with M or RS
And the winner is...
The *Audi A3,* "Over £5,000 worth of options on it." FFS!🤦♂️
its bull shit, you showing here, a3 with s line and lots of additional things, 18" wheels, very expensiv lights, etx, BMW, with M pakiet, great wheles, sport driving whele, but you showin an regular A class, you should show AMG. Not mention that standard engine for bmw is 118I with is 3 cilinders engine!!! 120 engines are much more expensive
Great review! Helped me make up my mind for the A3.
yeah it seems like you chose the best audi s-line or sportback lvl trim compared to lower level trims like the bmw wasnt even an M series just had the M-sport package and the Mercedes was the entry lvl.......
Nice Audi Ad
Hows the 1 series not so new it got a facelift in 2015 an the merc is only 6 months newer
I drive a bmw 120d, xdrive. Compared to the A3, it's the best choice I think. The A 250 bad been my worst choice ever (motor was ok, but the gear is terrible).
Virtual cockpit is one of those gimmicks no one ever asked for that is now being marketed as a major tecnological innovation.
Chicken Soup for the Loser have you tried it? it really is amazing. looks and feels premium, easy to use and just blasts the dash setups from the others by a mile. as usual for audi, it is extremely well done.
You've clearly never used it. Once you have the navigation setting in front of you you'll be blown away by how convenient it is and how nice it looks. Showed it to a lot of my friends which all agreed (Didn't buy the car but had it for a 24 hour test drive).
rtownz251251 well i own a rs3 and have for 6 months. it is good but honestly not as intuitive as the idrive.
I am used to it now though
Dont know how many people will spec it here its a 2000 euro option
joe bloggs we were talking about the mmi. but as for the virtual cockpit, its good enough i think a fair few will take it
why are you using the sport back and not the normal a3? doesnt thatcmake the test a little unfair in the practicality segment?
Audi A3 > BMW 1 Series > Seat Leon > Mercedes A Class
Audi A3 > BMW 1 Series > Seat Leon > > Skoda Octavia > Mercedes A Class
We should be careful though, otherwise a Mercedes fan will call us names!
Dumebi7278 😂😂😂 Seat Leon is probably the best looking aside from the A3
When are you guys going to do 'CLS vs 6 Seried Gran Coupe vs Audi A7'????
well i'm an a3 1.6 tdi owner since january and the decision that i made was not so hard because audi has the best blend of your needs
Im a young driver i want either A class or 1 series im stuck between the two
We just had that same dilemma.
Test drove both. Ended up choosing the mercedes as I preferred how it handled and it was a bit better on the inside too.
Primal Council Urgent boarding, we just ask link targeting like that 0:26, but why everbody ask what you like in a front and how much space you have in the rear Kapraku 180 nx. We know you never had a car before or ride a bus, so that is that thing wait, that experience barely able to buy diesel for twice efficient 66KW car engine - like 132KW and 3L/100km metric system. if you buy used these be outdated 1:58 - we fear that buying phones and that won't be that experience you wished to have,
I agree with the decision .... but the question is why not just buy a Golf then ? Its basically the same car as the Audi underneath the body and you have to admit the MK 7 has everything that these cars do ... better infotainment system aswell cause its a touch screen system :)