The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 38,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 38,700
 Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 250
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 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.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
169.8 in
Length
174 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
8V
Generation
W177
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 260
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 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
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
634 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft