The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
€ 28,900

€ 50,200

€ 28,900
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is 12.6 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1424
1777
1966
1417
1780
2022
1777 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1424 mm
Height
1417 mm
2602
4241
2699
4367
4241 mm
Length
4367 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
275 kg
17.68 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 45 AMG
8V
Generation
W176
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
M 133.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 bhp
355 bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 2250 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
250 NM
450 NM
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 45 AMG
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 45 AMG
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8.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.38 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8.65 kg/bhp
4.38 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
59 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
49 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
647 mi
Range
505 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
341 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L