The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 36,400
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 25,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 250 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
169 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 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
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.95 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 250
536 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft