The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 26,700
€ 41,400
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250 Sport.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
55.9
70
77.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
70 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
102.4
166.8
106.3
169.3
166.8 in
Length
169.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.97 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CLHA
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 Sport
▶ REPLAY
28.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.09 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
49 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
797 mi
Range
519 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
519 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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).
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).
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
