The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

€ 28,900
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 50,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 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 1.5 TFSI cod is 5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 45 AMG
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 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 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 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 1.5 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 45 AMG
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.68 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
DADA
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
355 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
19.07 lb/hp
9.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
48 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
505 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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