The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
€ 34,700
€ 30,600
€ 34,700
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 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 TDI.
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.66 %
General
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.32 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
