The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 28,600
€ 36,900
€ 28,600
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 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250 e.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
56.1
70
77.4
56.9
70.7
78.4
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.9 in
102.4
167
107.4
174
167 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
827 lb
22.33 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
DDYA
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 e
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
51 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
758 mi
Range
1553 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 TDI
84.3 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
40 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
