Audi RS3 8Y or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W177?

2021–present vs 2018–present · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan

In short

Boot: RS3 8Y 321 l, A-Klasa W177 420 l.
Lowest consumption: RS3 8Y 8.8 l/100 km, A-Klasa W177 1.4 l/100 km.
Power: RS3 8Y 294–300 kW, A-Klasa W177 80–310 kW.
Standard equipment: RS3 8Y 42 items (Basis), A-Klasa W177 26 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi RS3 8Y2021–present · 4 engines · Basis, performance edition, Carbon Black, Launch EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1772018–present · 12 engines · Base, Style, Progressive, AMG LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi RS3 8Y2021–presentno listings	Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1772018–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,389 mm–4,542 mm	Length4,419 mm–4,549 mm
Width	Width1,851 mm	Width1,796 mm–1,850 mm
Height	Height1,412 mm–1,436 mm	Height1,414 mm–1,446 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,631 mm	Wheelbase2,729 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume282 l–321 l	Trunk volume310 l–420 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,570 kg–1,650 kg	Curb weight1,355 kg–1,680 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank35 l–51 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2021–present	Production years2018–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines12
Power	Power294–300 kW (400–408 hp)	Power80–310 kW (109–421 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5	Displacement (l)1.3–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.8 l/100 km · 2.5 TFSI 400	Lowest consumption1.4 l/100 km · A 250 e
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · 2.5 TFSI 400	Best 0–100 km/h3.9 s · AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+
Top speed	Top speed300 km/h	Top speed270 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim42 · Basis	Items in the base trim26 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim48 · performance edition	Items in the top trim36 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort13 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection✓	Drive Mode Selection—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters✓	Paddle Shifters—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior4 · 1
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 3
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay—
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app✓	Remote control via smartphone app—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety12 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels✓	R19 Wheels—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi RS3 8Y or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W177?

Length: Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W177 4,549 mm, Audi RS3 8Y 4,542 mm (a 7 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,729 vs 2,631 mm. Boot: 420 vs 321 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi RS3 8Y or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W177?

The most frugal Audi RS3 8Y uses 8.8 l/100 km (2.5 TFSI 400); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W177 1.4 l/100 km (A 250 e).

Which is more powerful — Audi RS3 8Y or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W177?

The strongest Audi RS3 8Y makes 300 kW (408 hp) (2.5 TFSI 407 performance edition); the strongest Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W177 310 kW (421 hp) (AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+).

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