The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 34,700
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 25,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 250 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.4 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.69 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.32 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft