The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 26,600

€ 38,700

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 18.2 cm shorter, 1.9 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
1421
1777
1966
1445
1796
1992
1777 mm
Width
1796 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1421 mm
Height
1445 mm
2601
4237
2729
4419
4237 mm
Length
4419 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
1245 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg

Weight Difference:
260 kg
17.28 %

General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
CYVB
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes A 250
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
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11.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.81 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.53 kg/bhp
6.81 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 250
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
621 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
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
94.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
370 L










1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L