The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 61,800
 Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 S AMG
€ 31,700
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 1.8 TFSI is 20.8 cm shorter, 7.3 cm narrower and 0.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
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
1421 mm
Height
1412 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
2729
4445
4237 mm
Length
4445 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2100 kg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
210 kg
12.84 %
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
M 139.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
416 bhp
at 6750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
416 bhp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
500 NM
Mercedes A 45 S AMG

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
142 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

54 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG

▶ REPLAY
8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.93 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
8.01 kg/bhp
3.93 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
377 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
471 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L