The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 51,500
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 42,000
 Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi S3
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 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
55.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
106.3
171.9
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
171.9 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi S3
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.17 %
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi S3
W176
Generation
8V
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
7-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
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
376 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
9.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft