The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
€ 25,900
€ 36,400
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
165.9
106.3
169
165.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.3 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
455 mi
Range
536 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
536 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
