The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 40,100

€ 56,200

€ 40,100
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 8.5 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
55.1
69.5
77
55.4
72.8
78.4
69.5 in
Width
72.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.1 in
Height
55.4 in
101.5
166.5
107.4
175
166.5 in
Length
175 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.31 %

General
Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 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 dual clutch 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
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
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
383 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
354 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 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
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13.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 lb/hp
Audi S3
13.09 lb/hp
9.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
449 mi
Range
382 mi
Audi S3
449 mi
382 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).
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
157.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
311 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
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft