The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Saloon 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 250 Saloon 4MATIC 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 39,800

€ 39,500

€ 39,800
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 Saloon 40 TDI is 9.1 cm shorter and 3 cm lower.
Audi A3 Saloon 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Saloon
1416
1796
1960
1446
1796
1992
1796 mm
Width
1796 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1416 mm
Height
1446 mm
2637
4458
2729
4549
4458 mm
Length
4549 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Saloon 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Saloon
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.93 %

General
Audi A3 Saloon 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Saloon
8V
Generation
V177
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Saloon 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Saloon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
DGCA, DJGA
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 40 TDI
181 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes A 250 Saloon
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 40 TDI
380 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250 Saloon
Performance
Audi A3 Saloon 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Saloon
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Saloon 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 Saloon
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8.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.9 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 40 TDI
8.59 kg/bhp
6.9 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250 Saloon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Saloon 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Saloon
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Saloon 40 TDI
56 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Saloon
49 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
684 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A3 Saloon 40 TDI
684 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250 Saloon
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
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 Saloon 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Saloon
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
161 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Saloon 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Saloon
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
410 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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