The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 36,400
 Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is just 2.1 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
1785
1966
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1785 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1426 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
2637
4313
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
2699
4292
4313 mm
Length
4292 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.3 %
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
DBKA
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes A 250
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.24 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
12.36 kg/bhp
7.24 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 250
64 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
536 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
797 mi
536 mi
Mercedes A 250
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L