The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
€ 31,400
€ 50,200
€ 31,400
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 3.2 is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 45 AMG
55.9
69.5
77
55.8
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
55.8 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
171.9
165.5 in
Length
171.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.95 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 45 AMG
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 3.2
Mercedes A 45 AMG
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
355 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 45 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
9.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
352 mi
Range
505 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
200.8 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 3.2
200.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
