The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 20,000
€ 36,500
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 250
55.9
69.5
77
56.9
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.9
107.4
174
165.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 250
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.03 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 250
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
M 260.920
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 250
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
14.52 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
33 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 250
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
482 mi
Range
431 mi
Audi A3 1.6
482 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
134.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
