Car comparison

AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 35

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

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AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)

AMG A 35

306 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    158 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 35

  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35
Power
300hp224kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,055kg4,530lb
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
58.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
52.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
689km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,322mm170in
4,436mm175in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,511mm59in
-
Ground clearance-
81mm3in
Trunk volume
340L
370L
Max trunk volume-
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
51L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 35PowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 35: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 355,800-6,100 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35
306 hp
228 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 35 has 6 hp more than AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 35: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35
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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35
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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 354.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 35 has more power, AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
786 km
488 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35
689 km
428 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
300 hp
224 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35
306 hp
228 kW
4.7 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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,322 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,436 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 35 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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.7 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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 35
Power
300 hp
224 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,322 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,436 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
689 km
428 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
340 L
12.0 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 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 S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 35
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 97 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 35

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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