The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
€ 51,500
€ 21,400
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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
166.9
171.9 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.11 %
General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
376 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.12 lb/hp
23.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
505 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
