The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)

€ 61,800
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 S AMG
€ 36,600
 Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 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 9.1 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi S3
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
72.8 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.6 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
175 in
Length
165.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi S3
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.41 %
Audi S3 (06 - 08)

General

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi S3
W177
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 S 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
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
416 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
8.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
8.67 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
28 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft