The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 35,400
€ 24,800
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.07 %
General
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
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 1.6 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
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.21 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
818 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 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).
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
