The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)

€ 41,000
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 33,300
 Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250
€ 41,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi S3 Sportback is an inch longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi S3 Sportback
Mercedes A 250
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.3 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
170.2 in
Length
169.3 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
Mercedes A 250
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
Mercedes A 250
8V
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 Sportback
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CJXC
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
Mercedes A 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.17 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
488 mi
471 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
125 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft