The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 34,700
 Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 26,700
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 1.6 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
1777
1966
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
1780
2022
1777 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
2601
4237
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
2699
4292
4237 mm
Length
4292 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1970 kg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.3 %
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CLHA
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes A 250
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

92 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
12.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.74 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes A 250
59 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L