The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 36,500

€ 24,000

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 250 is 4.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes A 250
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
56.9
70.7
78.4
57.4
69.6
77.4
70.7 in
Width
69.6 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.9 in
Height
57.4 in
107.4
174
101.5
169.9
174 in
Length
169.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.69 %

General
Mercedes A 250
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
W177
Generation
1P
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
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 250
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.52 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
38 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
431 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes A 250
431 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
117.5 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft