The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 33,300
€ 38,700
€ 33,300
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 3.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 250
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
165.5
107.4
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 250
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.93 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 250
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 250
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
377 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
187.5 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 3.2
187.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
