The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sport 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 39,400

€ 40,200

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250 Sport.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mercedes A 250 Sport
56.1
70.3
77.4
56.4
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
103.5
169.8
106.3
169.3
169.8 in
Length
169.3 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mercedes A 250 Sport
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.91 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mercedes A 250 Sport
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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 Sport
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mercedes A 250 Sport
138 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 Sport
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
14.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
147 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1553 mi
Range
493 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1553 mi
493 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
30.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Mercedes A 250 Sport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft