The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 34,700
€ 49,900
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 250 is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Mercedes A 250
Audi RS3 Sportback
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.2
70.6
78.5
70.1 in
Width
70.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.4 in
Height
55.2 in
106.3
169
101.5
169.4
169 in
Length
169.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Audi RS3 Sportback
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.43 %
General
Mercedes A 250
Audi RS3 Sportback
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
335 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Audi RS3 Sportback
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.32 lb/hp
10.86 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
409 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
