The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

€ 41,500
Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 56,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200

ⓘ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 7.6 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
70 in
Width
72.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.2 in
Height
55.4 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
167.4 in
Length
175 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Audi S3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.65 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

General

Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
8V
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 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
M 139.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
383 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
9.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
382 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
382 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft