The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
€ 38,200
€ 33,300
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi S3
Mercedes A 250
55.1
69.5
77
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.1 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
166.5
106.3
169.3
166.5 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mercedes A 250
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.83 %
General
Audi S3
Mercedes A 250
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Audi S3
Mercedes A 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
439 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
471 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
125 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
