The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 56,200

€ 43,500

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 45 AMG is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi S3
55.4
72.8
78.4
55.2
70
77.4
72.8 in
Width
70 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.4 in
Height
55.2 in
107.4
175
102.2
167.4
175 in
Length
167.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi S3
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.11 %

General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi S3
W177
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-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 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
354 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3
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9.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.32 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
28 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
382 mi
Range
534 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft








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