The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 36,400

€ 36,900

€ 36,400
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 TFSI 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 TFSI
Mercedes A 250 e
56.1
70.3
77.4
56.9
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
103.8
169.8
107.4
174
169.8 in
Length
174 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Mercedes A 250 e
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.31 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Mercedes A 250 e
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
Mercedes A 250 e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
DKZA
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
187 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Mercedes A 250 e
147 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 e
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17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
17.57 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
37 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
28 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
534 mi
Range
1553 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
534 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
26.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
121.2 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
40 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Mercedes A 250 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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