The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 27,500

€ 56,200

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is 20.8 cm shorter, 7.3 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1421
1777
1966
1407
1850
1992
1777 mm
Width
1850 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1421 mm
Height
1407 mm
2601
4237
2729
4445
4237 mm
Length
4445 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1620 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
350 kg
21.6 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 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
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 4745 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
480 NM
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
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10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.23 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.33 kg/bhp
4.23 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
621 mi
Range
382 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
382 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
370 L










1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L