The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 35,400
€ 22,300
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 250 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169.3
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.91 %
General
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.21 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
