The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 38,700
€ 30,600
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.9
70.7
78.4
56.1
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.9 in
Height
56.1 in
107.4
174
102.4
167
174 in
Length
167 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.63 %
General
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
W177
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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15.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.01 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
56 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 250
488 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
