The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 50,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 34,300
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 2.0 TFSI is 5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
106.3
171.9
167 in
Length
171.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.05 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
CZPB
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
355 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
9.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
505 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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