The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 e Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 34,700

€ 37,300

€ 34,700
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 1.8 TFSI is 3.7 inches shorter and 1.2 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
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
175.4
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 e Sedan
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.53 %

General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
8V
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
18.21 lb/hp
17.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
29 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
526 mi
Range
1553 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
39 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.8 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data