The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 29,200

€ 36,900

€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250 e.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 250 e
56.1
70.3
77.4
56.9
70.7
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.9 in
103.8
169.8
107.4
174
169.8 in
Length
174 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 250 e
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
827 lb
22.33 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 250 e
8V
Generation
W177
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
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 250 e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
DADA
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 250 e
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 e
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19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
19.44 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
37 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
609 mi
Range
1553 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
40 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 250 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft