The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
€ 35,400
€ 22,800
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169.3
102.4
166.8
169.3 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.9 %
General
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
W176
Generation
8V
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
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.21 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
598 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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).
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
