The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 51,500
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 35,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 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 quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
171.9 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.45 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 A3 2.0 TDI
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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
376 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
647 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft