The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 50,200
€ 31,400
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 3.2.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 3.2
55.8
70.1
79.6
55.9
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
106.3
171.9
101.5
165.5
171.9 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 3.2
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.95 %
General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 3.2
W176
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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9.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.66 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
505 mi
Range
352 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
200.8 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
