The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18)
€ 38,900

€ 38,100

€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 40 TDI is just 1.4 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the Mercedes A 250 Sport.
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
1426
1785
1966
1433
1780
2022
1785 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1426 mm
Height
1433 mm
2637
4313
2699
4299
4313 mm
Length
4299 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.71 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
DGCA, DJGA
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
181 bhp
215 bhp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
380 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 Sport
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8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.58 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
8.56 kg/bhp
6.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
56 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
49 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
684 mi
Range
457 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
684 mi
457 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Mercedes A 250 Sport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L