The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
€ 26,300

€ 47,500

€ 26,300
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 2.0 TDI DPF is 8.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 35 AMG.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 35 AMG
55.9
69.5
77
55.3
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.3 in
101.5
165.9
107.4
174.6
165.9 in
Length
174.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 35 AMG
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.74 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 35 AMG
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
BMM
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
302 hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 35 AMG
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
632 mi
Range
434 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
434 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
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 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 35 AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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