The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 24,400
€ 56,200
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 8.1 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
55.9
69.5
77
55.4
72.8
78.4
69.5 in
Width
72.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.4 in
101.5
166.9
107.4
175
166.9 in
Length
175 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.89 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
8P
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
BMM
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
383 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 45 AMG
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.28 lb/hp
9.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
46 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
670 mi
Range
382 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
670 mi
382 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
104.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft


















