The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

€ 26,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 51,500
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
106.3
171.9
166.8 in
Length
171.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.86 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
376 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.18 lb/hp
9.12 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
505 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft