The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 19,100
€ 51,500
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.6 is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 45 AMG
55.9
69.5
77
55.8
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
55.8 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
171.9
165.5 in
Length
171.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 45 AMG
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.68 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 45 AMG
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
M 133.980
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
376 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 45 AMG
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
9.12 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
34 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
488 mi
Range
505 mi
Audi A3 1.6
488 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 1.6
132.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
