The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 37,300
 Mercedes A 250 Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 250 Sedan
€ 30,900
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 1.8 TFSI is 3.7 inches shorter and 1.2 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
107.4
179.1
175.4 in
Length
179.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.2 %
Mercedes A 250 Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
8V
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 Sedan

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 Sedan

▶ REPLAY
16.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
16.66 lb/hp
14.62 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sedan

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
438 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
438 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data