The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 34,700
 Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 26,900
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 ultra is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 250
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
167 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 250
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.77 %
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 ultra
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 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 ultra
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 250
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
18.99 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
51 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes A 250
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
675 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
87.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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