The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 24,000

€ 34,700

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 250
55.9
70
77.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
70 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
102.4
166.8
106.3
169
166.8 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 250
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.12 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 250
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CPTA
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 250
132 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
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20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.29 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes A 250
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
89 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft