The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 61,800
 Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 S AMG
€ 29,900
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 TDI is 20.4 cm shorter, 7.3 cm narrower and 1.2 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1412
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
1850
1992
1777 mm
Width
1850 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1424 mm
Height
1412 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
2729
4445
4241 mm
Length
4445 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2100 kg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
305 kg
18.65 %
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
DBKA
Engine Code
M 139.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
416 bhp
at 6750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
416 bhp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
500 NM
Mercedes A 45 S AMG

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
124 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

54 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG

▶ REPLAY
12.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.93 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.31 kg/bhp
3.93 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
64 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
377 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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