The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 e Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 29,700
€ 37,300
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter and 1.2 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
55.7
70.7
77.2
56.9
70.7
78.4
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.7 in
Height
56.9 in
103.8
175.5
107.4
179.1
175.5 in
Length
179.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
20.3 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
8V
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
DBKA
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
108 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
17.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
55 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
818 mi
Range
1553 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
39 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
