The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
€ 18,500
€ 33,300
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 1.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 250.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.5 in
Width
70.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.4 in
103.8
167.8
106.3
169.3
167.8 in
Length
169.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.16 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
5F
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
111 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
471 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
471 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
