The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 34,300
€ 36,500
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
56.1
70
77.4
56.9
70.7
78.4
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.9 in
102.4
167
107.4
174
167 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.71 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
CZPB
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
14.52 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 250
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
589 mi
Range
431 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
