The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 26,700

€ 36,900

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250 e.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
55.9
69.5
77
56.9
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
166.9
107.4
174
166.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.47 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 e
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22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22.69 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
33 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
633 mi
Range
1553 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
633 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
Environmental Impact
111 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).
26.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
40 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft