The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 38,100
€ 24,800
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 250 Sport is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.4 in
Height
56 in
106.3
169.3
101.5
168.7
169.3 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
General
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
215 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 Sport
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.82 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
14.51 lb/hp
19.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
35 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
457 mi
Range
475 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
457 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
128.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
