The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 36,400
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 33,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
169 in
Length
169.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.32 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
W176
Generation
8V
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 Sportback 1.8 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
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.02 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.95 lb/hp
18.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes A 250
536 mi
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft