The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 56,200

€ 29,900

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 45 AMG is 8 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.4
72.8
78.4
56.1
70
77.4
72.8 in
Width
70 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.4 in
Height
56.1 in
107.4
175
102.4
167
175 in
Length
167 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3571 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
17.89 %

General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
W177
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
DBKA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
354 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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9.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.15 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.32 lb/hp
27.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
28 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
53 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
382 mi
Range
797 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft










34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft