The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 36,400
€ 33,300
€ 36,400
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 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 TFSI.
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
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
106.3
169
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 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.99 %
General
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.68 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.95 lb/hp
16.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
536 mi
Range
497 mi
Mercedes A 250
536 mi
497 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
