The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sedan 4MATIC 7G-DCT (19 - ..)

€ 30,100
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 39,500
 Mercedes A 250 Sedan 4MATIC 7G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 250 Sedan
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 3.7 inches shorter and 1.2 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
70.7
77.2
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sedan 4MATIC 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 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sedan 4MATIC 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 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.27 %
Mercedes A 250 Sedan 4MATIC 7G-DCT (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
8V
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 Sedan

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 Sedan

▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.97 lb/hp
15.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sedan

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
727 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data