The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 22,800
€ 34,700
€ 22,800
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 1.9 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
1421
1765
1957
1433
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4214
2699
4292
4214 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.19 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
M 270.920
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes A 250
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
116 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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13.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.17 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
58 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes A 250
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
697 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
