The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 23,200
€ 35,400
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
56
69.5
78.5
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
169
106.3
169.3
169 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.22 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CAXC
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
15.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes A 250
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
