The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 36,900
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 250 e
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mercedes A 250 e
Audi S3
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.9 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250 e
Audi S3
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.5 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 250 e
Audi S3
W177
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 250 e
Audi S3
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
215 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Mercedes A 250 e
Audi S3
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 e

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
17.23 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250 e
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
168 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1553 mi
Range
488 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
1553 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
26.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
40 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250 e
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft