The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

€ 35,800
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
€ 50,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 35,800
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 Sportback 3.2 is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Mercedes A 45 AMG
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
69.5
78.5
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
106.3
171.9
168.7 in
Length
171.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.17 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Mercedes A 45 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

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14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
9.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
505 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Mercedes A 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft