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AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 AMG A 45

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

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AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y)

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

AMG A 45

381 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45

  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    257 hp/t
    192 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    171 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    767 km
    477 mi
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
Power
400hp298kW
381hp284kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
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
44.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
47.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
12.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
321Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
767km477mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,389mm173in
4,367mm172in
Width
1,851mm73in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,592mm63in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,524mm60in
1,561mm61in
Ground clearance-
80mm3in
Trunk volume
282L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,104L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
56L
CO2 emissions
201g/km
171g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45PowerTorque
  • AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI5,600-7,000 rpm2,250-5,600 rpm7,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.7 s
13.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
381 hp
284 kW

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI has 19 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45 and AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
475 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 454.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45: 0.4 s.

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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45 and AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI: 1.5 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
625 km
388 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
767 km
477 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
381 hp
284 kW
4.2 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
282 L
10.0 cu ft
Length
4,389 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 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
4,367 mm
171.9 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.2 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 (8Y)2.5 TFSI
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS3 Sportback (8Y)2.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
Power
400 hp
298 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
282 L
10.0 cu ft
Length
4,389 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,367 mm
171.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Range score
625 km
388 mi
767 km
477 mi
CO2 score
201 g/km
171 g/km
Trunk score
282 L
10.0 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 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 (8Y) 2.5 TFSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS3 Sportback (8Y) 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 142 km (88 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 59 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 30 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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