Audi A3 Sedan vs Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan
Verdict
At RM338,990 versus RM343,888, these two C-segment sedans are separated by just RM4,898, but the brief is very different. The Audi A3 Sedan is the calmer buy on paper: 187 hp, 320 Nm, front-wheel drive, a claimed 6.2 L/100 km and a 5-year warranty. The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan is the serious performance play, with 302 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time. It also gets seven airbags and AEB, but its warranty is one year shorter.
Pick the Audi A3 Sedan if you want the lower price, quoted 6.2 L/100 km fuel economy, a slightly bigger 425-litre boot and the longer 5-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan if you want the much quicker car, with 302 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive, 4.7-second 0-100 km/h pace and AEB.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A3 Sedan RM338,990; Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan RM343,888
- Power and torque: Audi 187 hp/320 Nm; Mercedes-Benz 302 hp/400 Nm
- Driven wheels: Audi front-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz all-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Audi 7.3 s/240 km/h; Mercedes-Benz 4.7 s/250 km/h
- Warranty: Audi 5 years; Mercedes-Benz 4 years
- Boot space and wheelbase: Audi 425 L/2,636 mm; Mercedes-Benz 420 L/2,729 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 338,990✓ | RM 343,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,984 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Power | 187 hp | 302 hp✓ |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 s | 4.7 s✓ |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.2 L/100km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,495 mm | 4,549 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,411 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,636 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Boot space | 425 L✓ | 420 L |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | 51 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 372✓ | RM 376 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
A3 Sedan
- Costs RM4,898 less
- Claimed 6.2 L/100 km fuel economy is stated
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Far less power at 187 hp versus 302 hp
- Front-wheel drive only
- No AEB listed
AMG A-Class Sedan
- Much quicker 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- All-wheel drive with 400 Nm
- Seven airbags and AEB listed
- Costs more
- No fuel economy figure listed
- Shorter 4-year warranty
A3 Sedan vs AMG A-Class Sedan FAQ
Is the Audi A3 Sedan or Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan is better for performance and active safety, with 302 hp, all-wheel drive, 4.7-second 0-100 km/h pace and AEB. The Audi A3 Sedan is better for warranty, quoted fuel economy and boot space.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan costs RM4,898 more than the Audi A3 Sedan, at RM343,888 against RM338,990.
Which one is faster?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan is much faster: 0-100 km/h takes 4.7 seconds, versus 7.3 seconds for the Audi A3 Sedan. Its top speed is also higher, at 250 km/h against 240 km/h.