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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) · Facelift 2022 AMG A 35vsAUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) · Facelift 2022

AMG A 35

306 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2022-present
VS

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y)

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35

  • 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
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    743 km
    462 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
Power
306hp228kW
310hp231kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,020kg4,453lb
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
57.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,436mm175in
4,351mm171in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,630mm104in
Front track-
1,545mm61in
Rear track-
1,519mm60in
Trunk volume-
325L
Max trunk volume-
1,145L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 355,800 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI5,450-6,500 rpm2,000-5,450 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
16.6 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
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
306 hp
228 kW
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35 and AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
1,500 kg
3,307 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 354.7 s
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI4.8 s

Although AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI has more power, Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35 and AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35: 1.2 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
593 km
368 mi
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
743 km
462 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
306 hp
228 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
4.8 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG 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-
Length
4,436 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG 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
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.7 s
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.8 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
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
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35AUDIS3 Sportback (8Y)2.0 TFSI
Power
306 hp
228 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.8 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
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,436 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
593 km
368 mi
743 km
462 mi
Trunk score
-
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Sportback (8Y) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 150 km (93 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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