The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)
€ 51,500

€ 24,100

€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI 99g.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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 1.6 TDI 99g
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.86 %

General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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 1.6 TDI 99g
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
CAYC

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
376 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
▶ REPLAY
9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.12 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
505 mi
Range
899 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
899 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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).
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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