The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 250 e Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 57,200
€ 37,300
€ 57,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi RS3 Sedan is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250 e Sedan.
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
55
70.9
77.2
56.9
70.7
78.4
70.9 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55 in
Height
56.9 in
103.6
176.3
107.4
179.1
176.3 in
Length
179.1 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.48 %
General
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
8V
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 RS3 Sedan
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
DAZA
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi RS3 Sedan
395 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi RS3 Sedan
354 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Performance
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
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8.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.43 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
8.87 lb/hp
17.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Audi RS3 Sedan
28 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
21 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
412 mi
Range
1553 mi
Audi RS3 Sedan
412 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 RS3 Sedan
157.2 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
39 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
