The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
€ 36,900
€ 28,600
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 250 e is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 250 e
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.9
70.7
78.4
56.1
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.9 in
Height
56.1 in
107.4
174
102.4
167
174 in
Length
167 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250 e
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
827 lb
22.33 %
General
Mercedes A 250 e
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
W177
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250 e
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
215 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 250 e
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
17.23 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250 e
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
168 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
No data
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1553 mi
Range
758 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
1553 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
26.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
40 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250 e
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
