The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

€ 36,600
Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 61,800
 Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 S AMG
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
69.5 in
Width
72.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.1 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
165.9 in
Length
175 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Audi S3 (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.41 %
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

General

Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
8P
Generation
W177
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
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
M 139.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
416 hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 S AMG

Performance

Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
8.67 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
377 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft