The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 61,800

€ 36,600

€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 45 S AMG is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 23.1 cm longer, 8.5 cm wider and 1.3 cm taller than the Audi S3.
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi S3
1412
1850
1992
1399
1765
1957
1850 mm
Width
1765 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1412 mm
Height
1399 mm
2729
4445
2578
4214
4445 mm
Length
4214 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi S3
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.42 %

General
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi S3
W177
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
416 bhp
at 6750 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
416 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
500 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
500 NM
350 NM
Audi S3
Performance
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi S3
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
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3.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3.93 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
34 mpg
31 mpg
Audi S3
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
377 mi
Range
409 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
377 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
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).
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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
159.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
194 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
281 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L