The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 51,500
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 26,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
106.3
171.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
171.9 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.09 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
376 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.12 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
610 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft