The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 20,300
€ 37,600
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 250
55.9
69.5
77
56.4
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
101.5
165.5
106.3
169.3
165.5 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 250
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.62 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 250
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 250
122 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
526 mi
Range
527 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
526 mi
527 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
123.1 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
