Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG vs Audi RS3 Sportback
| Category | A 45 AMG | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 360 / 355 | 400 / 395 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 450 / 332 | 480 / 354 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1516 / 3342 | 1572 / 3466 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 237 / 234 | 254 / 251 |
| Average price | €60,000 | €62,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | A 45 AMG | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Sachsenring | 1:40.79 | 1:40.01 |
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:19.03 | 1:19.98 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | A 45 AMG | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.4 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.9 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.3 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.9 s | 13.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.2 s | 3.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 93.8 mph | 8.4 s @ 100.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.3 s | 12.0 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | A 45 AMG | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.1 s | 3.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.1 s | 5.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.9 s | 6.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 20.4 s | 10.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.8 s | 8.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.8 s | 11.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 19.7 s | 14.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.9 s | 10.5 s |
General performance
| Category | A 45 AMG | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 270 kph (168 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 17.6 s @ 1512 ft | 15.2 s @ 1286 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) | 0.82 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.2 kph (43.0 mph) | 69.2 kph (43.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.0 l/100 km (34 mpg US / 40 UK) | 10.9 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 140 m (459 ft) | 136 m (446 ft) |
Summary
| Category | A 45 AMG | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 99 |
| Straight line speed | 72 | 100 |
| Overall | 89 | 100 |
Verdict
RS3 Sportback is the fastest by considerable margin.
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