The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)

€ 50,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
69.5
77
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
106.3
171.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
101.5
165.9
171.9 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.74 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.66 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
642 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft