Agent00R submitted on 2/22/2013 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:37:46 PM
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While Audi has offered the S3 abroad for some time now, it may be making its way Stateside. As we've seen Audi grow its brand in the U.S. with autos like the Q7, Q5 and a slew of S-line cars, maybe its time to bring out the baby of the pack. We know when we saw the first photos of the all-new S3 that we were taken aback by that sharp looking interior and the prospect of 300 horsepower in this small vehicle.There is one problem though. Perhaps, two.1) The Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG exists, and...2) If there's going to be an RS3 in the works, it won't be out anytime soon.Now the A45 is really the strong man in this competition. With more power and – arguably – a better interior, it certainly has a lot going for itself. Oh, and the upside Audi had for years with an all-wheel drivetrain is no longer feasible.So, we have to ask: What's it going to be? The S3 or A45 AMG?Audi S3 Photo Gallery2014 Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG Photo Gallery
"There are two opinions in this world. Mine and the wrong one." -- Jeremy Clarkson— Agent00R (View Profile)
"There are two opinions in this world. Mine and the wrong one." -- Jeremy Clarkson
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the beautifully, classically designed one, not the one that looks like it came out of a Korean studio.— Autopinion (View Profile)
the beautifully, classically designed one, not the one that looks like it came out of a Korean studio.
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Posted on 2/22/2013 10:44:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
Your right the Audi does look like a KIA. The Mercedes looks the part and makes 60 more ponies from the same size engine.— mclaren428 (View Profile)
Your right the Audi does look like a KIA. The Mercedes looks the part and makes 60 more ponies from the same size engine.
— mclaren428 (View Profile)
Posted on 2/23/2013 12:03:19 AM | | Votes: 4
Remember that Kia is using now the ex designer from Audi and now they named director designer at Kia , that's why Kia is taking design and clue from Audi. Not Audi from Kia.— pepito66 (View Profile)
Remember that Kia is using now the ex designer from Audi and now they named director designer at Kia , that's why Kia is taking design and clue from Audi. Not Audi from Kia.
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Posted on 2/23/2013 12:23:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
Both are great but I would take the Mercedes for sure.— pepito66 (View Profile)
Both are great but I would take the Mercedes for sure.
Posted on 2/23/2013 12:24:32 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3
Even if it were at a significant premium, I'd choose the A45. Better exterior styling. Better interior styling (barely). More power. It might not have the cargo space, but that's not why I'm buying it. — cidflekken (View Profile)
Even if it were at a significant premium, I'd choose the A45. Better exterior styling. Better interior styling (barely). More power. It might not have the cargo space, but that's not why I'm buying it.
— cidflekken (View Profile)
Posted on 2/23/2013 12:43:48 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3
I like 'em both right now. I would choose the better driving experience and while I like good acceleration, the feel of the steering and the harmony between a great manual clutch/transmission would be of higher importance.— irishmike (View Profile)
I like 'em both right now. I would choose the better driving experience and while I like good acceleration, the feel of the steering and the harmony between a great manual clutch/transmission would be of higher importance.
— irishmike (View Profile)
Posted on 2/23/2013 1:02:24 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
I don't think either car is available with a manual.— JRobUSC (View Profile)
I don't think either car is available with a manual.
— JRobUSC (View Profile)
Posted on 2/23/2013 10:38:28 AM | | Votes: 3
I particularly like the interior and rear design on the a45, and the engine is awesome, definitely my choice. The s3 looks nice even if the grill looks like it came of a Ram truck, but overall looks like any other Audi, a I don't like that the dash Is a big sheet of hard plastic. — Phantom4 (View Profile)
I particularly like the interior and rear design on the a45, and the engine is awesome, definitely my choice. The s3 looks nice even if the grill looks like it came of a Ram truck, but overall looks like any other Audi, a I don't like that the dash Is a big sheet of hard plastic.
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Posted on 2/23/2013 10:46:11 AM | | Votes: 2
M135I— scenicbyway12 (View Profile)
M135I
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Posted on 2/23/2013 12:37:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
Mercedes A45.— MercedesSL (View Profile)
Mercedes A45.
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Posted on 2/23/2013 9:40:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
Looks just like the 2001 Audi A4 avant (wagon). Getting pretty bad when German cars start looking like the Korean cars that copied the German cars.— skytop (View Profile)
Looks just like the 2001 Audi A4 avant (wagon). Getting pretty bad when German cars start looking like the Korean cars that copied the German cars.
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Posted on 2/24/2013 12:35:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
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