The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)

€ 61,800
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 S AMG
€ 22,300
 Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05) Audi A3 2.0 FSI
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 S AMG is 9.5 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)
69.5
77
72.8 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
175 in
Length
165.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
17.42 %
Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)

General

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
W177
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
416 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI

Performance

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 FSI

▶ REPLAY
8.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
8.67 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
28 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
377 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
377 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
159.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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