The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 50,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 45 AMG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi S3
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.8 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
106.3
171.9
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
171.9 in
Length
166.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi S3
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi S3
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
9.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.66 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
449 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi S3
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