The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 33,300
€ 28,800
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 Mercedes A 250 is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56.4
70.1
79.6
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
169.3
103.8
169.8
169.3 in
Length
169.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
General
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.78 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
797 mi
Mercedes A 250
471 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 250
125 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
