The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI S Tronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
€ 33,700

€ 48,500

€ 33,700
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 2.0 TDI is 3.7 inches shorter and 1.2 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
55.7
70.7
77.2
56.9
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
103.8
175.4
107.4
179.1
175.4 in
Length
179.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.15 %

General
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
302 hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
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20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
20.78 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
690 mi
Range
440 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
690 mi
440 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 35 AMG Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data