The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 38,400
€ 38,700
€ 38,400
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 e-tron is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mercedes A 250
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
103.5
169.8
107.4
174
169.8 in
Length
174 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mercedes A 250
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mercedes A 250
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mercedes A 250
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mercedes A 250
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
1657 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
28.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
