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Background grid Mercedes-Benz A Hatchback 2018-2022 Audi A3 Hatchback 2016-2020
Spec height1 55.6 in 2 
+ 0.31 in
1 55.3 in Spec height1
1 + 0.87 in
+ 4.84 in 2 175 in Spec length
1 170.2 in Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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Audi A3 5-door Hatchback S3 2016 - 2020
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Audi
A3
5-door Hatchback S3
Gen. 3 | 2016 - 2020
Spotted in Switzerland 19″ Mirrored image
Mercedes-Benz A-Class 5-door Hatchback AMG 45 2018 - 2022
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Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
5-door Hatchback AMG 45
Gen. 4 | 2018 - 2022
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonAudi A3 Sportback (8V) 5-door Hatchback S3 2016 vs. Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177) 5-door Hatchback AMG 45 2018


Dimensions & Specifications | Audi A3 Sportback (8V) 5-door Hatchback S3 2016 is 4.84 in shorter and 0.31 in lower compared to Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177) 5-door Hatchback AMG 45 2018. It has 0.9 in more ground clearance and offers 3% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
170.2 in
Length
175 in
+4.8
70.3 in
Width2
72.8 in
+2.5
77.4 in
Width incl. mirrors
78.43 in
+1.03
55.3 in
Height1
55.6 in
+0.3
103.6 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
+3.8
4.6 in
+0.9
Ground clearance3
3.7 in
3318 lbs
Weight4,6
3571.5 lbs
+8%
5
Seats max.
5
12 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
13.1 cu ft
+10%
41.7 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
42.7 cu ft
+3%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 43050
Price EU7
€ 58399
+36%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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