The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sedan S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 250 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 Sedan.
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mercedes A 250 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 Sedan
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.87 %
General
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mercedes A 250 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
DAZA
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi RS3 Sedan
395 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi RS3 Sedan
354 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
Performance
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mercedes A 250 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 Sedan
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8.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.62 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sedan
8.87 lb/hp
14.62 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi RS3 Sedan
28 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
412 mi
Range
438 mi
Audi RS3 Sedan
412 mi
438 mi
Mercedes A 250 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi RS3 Sedan
157.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sedan
Mercedes A 250 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
