The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
€ 23,000

€ 50,200

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF is 15.3 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 0.4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1421
1765
1957
1417
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1417 mm
2578
4214
2699
4367
4214 mm
Length
4367 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
200 kg
12.86 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
M 133.980

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 bhp
355 bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 2250 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
250 NM
450 NM
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
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13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.38 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
13.03 kg/bhp
4.38 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
63 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
49 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
759 mi
Range
505 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L