The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 38,100
Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18) Mercedes A 250 Sport
€ 28,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes A 250 Sport is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70.3
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
103.8
169.8
169.3 in
Length
169.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250 Sport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.64 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 250 Sport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 250 Sport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
215 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 250 Sport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 Sport

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
14.51 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250 Sport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
35 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
53 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
797 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
457 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
128.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250 Sport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft