The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)

€ 22,900
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 36,400
 Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
106.3
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.29 %
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CBZB
Engine Code
M 270.920
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250

Performance

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
119 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
536 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
536 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
100.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft