The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 34,700

€ 19,100

€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 250
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.1 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.4 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
169
101.5
169.9
169 in
Length
169.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.38 %

General
Mercedes A 250
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
W176
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 250
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.32 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft