Mercedes-AMG A45 vs Audi A3 Comparison

    Mercedes-AMG A45

    Audi A3

    2024 Mercedes-AMG
    A45
    vs
    2024 Audi
    A3
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
    0.0
    NA
    8.2
    0.0
    Based on the Mercedes-AMG A45
    Based on the Audi A3 35 TFSI MHEV
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    51L
    454 km
    50L - 55L
    245 to 369 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $106,900 - $121,000
    $50,600 - $60,200
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    CarExpert's Take

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    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Still affordable compared to German rivals
    • Looks great inside and out
    • Practical size
    Misses
    • Prices keep creeping
    • About to be superceded
    • Missing some standard gear

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$900)
    • Alloy Wheels Special 18 Inch (+$1,950)
    • Heated Front Seats (+$845)
    • Inlays - Aluminium (+$481)
    • Metallic Paint (+$1,625)

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Audi A3 range, depending on the variant, is available with the following exterior paint colours:

    • Arkona white
    • Brilliant black
    • Glacier white metallic
    • Mythos black metallic
    • Navarra blue metallic
    • Phython yellow metallic
    • Floret silver metallic
    • Manhattan grey metallic
    • Daytona grey pearl effect
    • Kyalami green
    • Kemora grey metallic

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO MPFI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    19911498 - 1984
    Size (L)
    2.0L1.5L, 2.0L
    Induction
    TURBO 4TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    310kW110kW - 140kW
    Power RPM
    67504200 - 5000
    Torque
    500Nm250Nm - 320Nm
    Torque RPM
    50001500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9 - 10.510.5

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