The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)

€ 34,700
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 48,500
 Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
€ 34,700
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 1.8 TFSI is 3.7 inches shorter and 1.2 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
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 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
107.4
179.1
175.4 in
Length
179.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.36 %
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
8V
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
302 hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
18.21 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
440 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
440 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data