The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
€ 24,500

€ 47,500

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI DPF is 22.2 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 1.6 cm taller than the Mercedes A 35 AMG.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 35 AMG
1421
1765
1957
1405
1796
1992
1765 mm
Width
1796 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1421 mm
Height
1405 mm
2578
4214
2729
4436
4214 mm
Length
4436 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 35 AMG
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
160 kg
10.29 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 35 AMG
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
M 260.920

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
400 NM
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 35 AMG
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG
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13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.15 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.41 kg/bhp
5.15 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
50 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
38 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
610 mi
Range
434 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
434 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 35 AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L