The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 22,600
€ 36,900
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250 e.
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 250 e
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
166.9
107.4
174
166.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 250 e
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
849 lb
22.92 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 250 e
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 250 e
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
M 282.914
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 250 e
115 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 e
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28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
28.27 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
25 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
510 mi
Range
1553 mi
Audi A3 1.6
510 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
Environmental Impact
127 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).
26.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
127 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
40 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 250 e
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
