The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
€ 38,700

€ 26,900

€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 250 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
56.9
70.7
78.4
55.9
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
174
102.4
166.8
174 in
Length
166.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.61 %

General
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
W177
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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15.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.01 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes A 250
488 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
89 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft










34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft