The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
€ 30,000
€ 33,300
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 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.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
166.9
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 DPF
Mercedes A 250
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
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
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
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 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.68 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
471 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 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
1246 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
