The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)

€ 29,700
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 48,500
 Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter and 1.2 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70.7
77.2
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.7 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
107.4
179.1
175.5 in
Length
179.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.69 %
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
8V
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
DBKA
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
108 hp
302 hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
55 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
440 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
440 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data