The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 41,000
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 35,400
 Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi S3 Sportback is just 0.3 cm longer, 1.5 cm narrower and 3.1 cm lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Audi S3 Sportback
Mercedes A 250
1402
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
1765
1995
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1402 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
2578
4302
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
2699
4299
4302 mm
Length
4299 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
Mercedes A 250
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
155 kg
9.75 %
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
Mercedes A 250
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes A 250
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
350 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250

Performance

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

78 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
6.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.9 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
6.09 kg/bhp
6.9 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes A 250
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
526 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
444 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
159.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L