The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 56,200

€ 26,400

€ 56,200
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 considerably. The Mercedes A 45 AMG is 9.1 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.4
72.8
78.4
55.9
69.5
77
72.8 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.4 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
175
101.5
165.9
175 in
Length
165.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.81 %

General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
W177
Generation
8P
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
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 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
BMM

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
354 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 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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9.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.32 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
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
28 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
382 mi
Range
610 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (WLTP)
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
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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