The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
€ 27,700

€ 47,500

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 1.0 TFSI is 7.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 35 AMG.
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 35 AMG
56.1
70
77.4
55.3
70.7
78.4
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.3 in
102.4
167
107.4
174.6
167 in
Length
174.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 35 AMG
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
683 lb
19.92 %

General
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 35 AMG
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
CHZD
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
114 hp
302 hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 35 AMG
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG
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24.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
24.08 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
50 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
661 mi
Range
434 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
434 mi
Mercedes A 35 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 35 AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft