The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18)

€ 27,300
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 38,100
 Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250 Sport
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250 Sport.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
166.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %
Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 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
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 Sport

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 Sport

▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
18.3 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
793 mi
Range
457 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
793 mi
457 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft