The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 56,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 24,800
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 1.6 TDI is 20.8 cm shorter, 7.3 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
1777
1966
1407
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
1850
1992
1777 mm
Width
1850 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1421 mm
Height
1407 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
2601
4237
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
2729
4445
4237 mm
Length
4445 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1620 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2100 kg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
315 kg
19.44 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
CLHA
Engine Code
M 139.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 4745 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
480 NM
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

56 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.23 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.55 kg/bhp
4.23 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
61 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
382 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
382 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L