The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)

€ 39,400
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 36,400
 Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘ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 e-tron is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mercedes A 250
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
103.5
169.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
106.3
169
169.8 in
Length
169 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mercedes A 250
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mercedes A 250
8V
Generation
W176
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 270
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 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
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
147 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1553 mi
Range
536 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1553 mi
536 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
30.3 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 e-tron
30.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft