The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 36,900
€ 25,800
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 7.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 250 e
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 e
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
18.14 %
General
Mercedes A 250 e
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
W177
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CAYC
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
215 hp
104 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
121 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
17.23 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250 e
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
168 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
No data
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
No data
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
814 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
1553 mi
814 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
26.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
40 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
9.9 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
