The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sedan 4MATIC 7G-DCT (19 - ..)

€ 33,700
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
€ 39,500
 Mercedes A 250 Sedan 4MATIC 7G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 250 Sedan
€ 33,700
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 30 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter and 1.2 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
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 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sedan 4MATIC 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
107.4
179.1
175.5 in
Length
179.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.54 %
Mercedes A 250 Sedan 4MATIC 7G-DCT (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
8V
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 30 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
DGTE
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
114 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 Sedan

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 Sedan

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
26.97 lb/hp
15.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sedan

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
60 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
55 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
797 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 30 TDI
80.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data