Prefer the Merc but Audi is really swinging for the bleachers.
Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG vs Audi RS3 Sedan
| Category | A 45 AMG | Audi RS3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 380 / 375 | 400 / 395 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 475 / 350 | 480 / 354 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1567 / 3455 | 1564 / 3448 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 243 / 239 | 256 / 252 |
| Average price | €60,000 | €65,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | A 45 AMG | Audi RS3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Sachsenring | 1:38.67 | 1:40.07 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:13.50 | 1:14.60 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | A 45 AMG | Audi RS3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.2 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.5 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.1 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.5 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.4 s | 8.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.2 s | 13.7 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 39.2 s | 25.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.9 s | 3.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.8 s @ 96.3 mph | 8.4 s @ 100.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s | 11.8 s @ 117.3 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | A 45 AMG | Audi RS3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.4 s | 3.6 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.5 s | 5.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.6 s | 3.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.9 s | 4.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.6 s | 6.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 14.2 s | 9.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 7.6 s | 8.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 10.5 s | 10.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 15.5 s | 14.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 26.8 s | 19.7 s |
General performance
| Category | A 45 AMG | Audi RS3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 270 kph (168 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 16.8 s @ 1434 ft | 15.3 s @ 1293 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) | 0.82 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 72.2 kph (44.9 mph) | 69.8 kph (43.4 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 38 UK) | 8.1 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 35 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 31 m (102 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 126 m (414 ft) | 139 m (455 ft) |
Summary
| Category | A 45 AMG | Audi RS3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 96 |
| Straight line speed | 80 | 100 |
| Overall | 94 | 100 |
Verdict
RS3 Sedan is the fastest by a small margin.
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