The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 28,800

€ 61,800

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is 20.8 cm shorter, 7.3 cm narrower and 0.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
1421
1777
1966
1412
1850
1992
1777 mm
Width
1850 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1421 mm
Height
1412 mm
2601
4237
2729
4445
4237 mm
Length
4445 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
355 kg
21.71 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
416 bhp
at 6750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 bhp
416 bhp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
250 NM
500 NM
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
137 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
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8.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.93 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8.65 kg/bhp
3.93 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
60 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
661 mi
Range
377 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
370 L










1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L