The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 Sport 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 40,200

€ 35,100

€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 250 Sport is 2.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290.
Mercedes A 250 Sport
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
56.4
70.1
79.6
56
71.3
77.8
70.1 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.4 in
Height
56 in
106.3
169.3
102.2
166.8
169.3 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250 Sport
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.12 %

General
Mercedes A 250 Sport
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
W176
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250 Sport
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
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

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
215 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 250 Sport
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Performance
Mercedes A 250 Sport
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 Sport
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
14.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
14.92 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250 Sport
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
37 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
493 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
119.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250 Sport
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft