The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 20,300

€ 61,800

€ 20,300
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 1.6 FSI is 9.5 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
55.9
69.5
77
55.6
72.8
78.4
69.5 in
Width
72.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
165.5
107.4
175
165.5 in
Length
175 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
20.5 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
416 hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
122 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
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25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
8.67 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
526 mi
Range
377 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
526 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 1.6 FSI
123.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft