The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)

€ 38,900
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
€ 36,900
 Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 250 e
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 40 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 e.
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
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 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
107.4
174
169.8 in
Length
174 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.75 %
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
DGCA, DJGA
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
181 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
143 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 e

▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
18.88 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
47 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
41 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
1553 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
684 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
26.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
40 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft