The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

€ 25,700
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
€ 50,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.0 TFSI is 5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
106.3
171.9
167 in
Length
171.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
728 lb
21.24 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
CHZD
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
114 hp
355 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
23.69 lb/hp
9.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
50 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
505 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
89 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft