The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 50,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 40,100
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 Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
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
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.1 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
106.3
171.9
166.5 in
Length
171.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

General

Audi S3
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 S3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
355 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
505 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 S3
157.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft