The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 50,200

€ 25,900

€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 45 AMG is 15.3 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 0.4 cm lower than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1417
1780
2022
1421
1765
1957
1780 mm
Width
1765 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1417 mm
Height
1421 mm
2699
4367
2578
4214
4367 mm
Length
4214 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1410 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg

Weight Difference:
145 kg
9.32 %

General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
355 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
450 NM
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
450 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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4.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
4.38 kg/bhp
8.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
41 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
505 mi
Range
455 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L