The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 50,200

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€ 50,200
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€ 23,900
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 45 AMG is 3.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
55.8
70.1
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.8 in
Height
56 in
106.3
171.9
101.5
168.7
171.9 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.3 %

General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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9.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.66 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
505 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft