The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 27,900

€ 38,700

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 20.5 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
1421
1765
1957
1445
1796
1992
1765 mm
Width
1796 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1421 mm
Height
1445 mm
2578
4214
2729
4419
4214 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.99 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes A 250
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.81 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.6 kg/bhp
6.81 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 250
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
579 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
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 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L