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 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
169.7 in
Length
169.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
18.27 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
43 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft