The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 50,200

€ 27,900

€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.07 %

General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
355 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
450 NM
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
450 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 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 2.0 TDI DPF
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4.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
4.38 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
41 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
505 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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