The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

€ 33,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 34,700
 Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is just 1.8 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
1780
2022
1785 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
2699
4292
4310 mm
Length
4292 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
1455 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1970 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.69 %
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes A 250
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
142 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

92 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
8.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8.17 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes A 250
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
478 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L