The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 42,000

€ 51,500

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
55.2
70
77.4
55.8
70.1
79.6
70 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.2 in
Height
55.8 in
102.2
167.5
106.3
171.9
167.5 in
Length
171.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.17 %

General
Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-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
CJXC
Engine Code
M 133.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
376 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
9.12 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
505 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
130.7 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 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
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft