The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 47,500

€ 36,600

€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 35 AMG is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Audi S3
55.3
70.7
78.4
55.1
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.3 in
Height
55.1 in
107.4
174.6
101.5
165.9
174.6 in
Length
165.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Audi S3
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.6 %

General
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Audi S3
W177
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 35 AMG
302 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 35 AMG
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Audi S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
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11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
11.35 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
32 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
434 mi
Range
409 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG
434 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
138.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft









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