The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 38,200
€ 36,900
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250 e.
Audi S3
Mercedes A 250 e
55.1
69.5
77
56.9
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.1 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
166.5
107.4
174
166.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mercedes A 250 e
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.94 %
General
Audi S3
Mercedes A 250 e
8P
Generation
W177
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
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Mercedes A 250 e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e
Performance
Audi S3
Mercedes A 250 e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 e
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
20 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
439 mi
Range
1553 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
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).
26.6 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
40 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Mercedes A 250 e
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
