The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 61,800
 Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 S AMG
€ 25,800
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 ultra is 8.2 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
70 in
Width
72.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
166.8 in
Length
175 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
783 lb
21.72 %
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
M 139.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
416 hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 S AMG

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
8.67 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
60 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
377 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Environmental Impact
70 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 ultra
70 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft