The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 38,700
€ 34,900
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 3.2
56.9
70.7
78.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
174
101.5
165.9
174 in
Length
165.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 3.2
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.93 %
General
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 3.2
W177
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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15.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.01 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
488 mi
Range
396 mi
Mercedes A 250
488 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
