Car comparison

AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA)

2.5 TFSI

340 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2011-2012
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176)

AMG A 45

360 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45

  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    490 mi
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
Power
340hp254kW
360hp268kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
53.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
659km410mi
Calculated
789km490mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,302mm169in
4,359mm172in
Width
1,794mm71in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,402mm55in
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,564mm62in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,561mm61in
Trunk volume
302L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,032L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
56L
CO2 emissions
212g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI5,400-6,500 rpm1,600-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,700 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.9 s
15.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
360 hp
268 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45 has 20 hp more than AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
1,480 kg
3,263 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 454.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45 has more power, AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45 and AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
659 km
410 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
789 km
490 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
360 hp
268 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,302 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,402 mm
55.2 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS3 sportback (8PA)2.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
Power
340 hp
254 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,302 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,402 mm
55.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Range score
659 km
410 mi
789 km
490 mi
CO2 score
212 g/km
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Trunk score
302 L
10.7 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS3 sportback (8PA) 2.5 TFSI

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 129 km (80 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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