S3 vs A35

[Hendomem]

Evening all, I am sure this topic has been brought up before but I was considering changing my 2018 S3 for a 2019 or 2020 A35 AMG Premium plus. Has anyone done it or experienced the A35 in comparison to The S3 8v? What I noticed on viewing is that while the interior is more modern with all the LED’s which look cool it is also more plasticky and that artico fake leather is nothing like the Audi Nappa. My car feels more solid and even the new S3 feels a bit cheaper in comparison but I guess that’s how cars are going! Reason for me considering changing is just because my mileage is getting a bit high and RFL is £495 vs the Merc’s £160! Thoughts please! 

[Steve Q]

That's good tax for the merc, but wegss the tax for the new Audi? and I agree about mercs fake leather. You can't beat the real thing.  

I only ever drove the previous a class and preferred it over the a3 In my opinion.as I felrt the interior was nicer. My dad had an 8v abd felt the interior was bland compared to the merc.  Sorry I can't comment on performance or specifics as both the 8v and merc I've driven were not sporty models though).