The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 33,300
€ 35,400
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 9.6 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 250
1421
1765
1957
1433
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4203
2699
4299
4203 mm
Length
4299 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 250
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
165 kg
10.31 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 250
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 250
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes A 250
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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6.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.9 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.48 kg/bhp
6.9 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
29 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes A 250
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
377 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
526 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
