The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 35,400
 Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (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 DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
165.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.39 %
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
BMN, BKQ, BUY
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
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
138 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.57 lb/hp
15.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes A 250
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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