The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 35,400
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
169.3 in
Length
167 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.72 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

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
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
108 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
124 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.21 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
53 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
797 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
797 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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 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