The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 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 8.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes A 250 e
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
174 in
Length
165.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250 e
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.77 %
General
Mercedes A 250 e
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250 e
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
215 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes A 250 e
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
17.23 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250 e
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
168 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
1553 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
26.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 4
40 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250 e
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft
