The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 36,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 37,600
 Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is just 1.1 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1785 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
2699
4299
4310 mm
Length
4299 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.33 %
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes A 250
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
380 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

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8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.24 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8.29 kg/bhp
7.24 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 250
51 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
527 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
647 mi
527 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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