The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 36,500
€ 22,600
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 250 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6
56.9
70.7
78.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
174
101.5
166.9
174 in
Length
166.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11 %
General
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6
W177
Generation
8P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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14.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.52 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 250
38 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
431 mi
Range
510 mi
Mercedes A 250
431 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
127 kWh
Mercedes A 250
117.5 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
