The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 33,100
€ 33,800
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 Cupra 280 is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56.5
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
56.5 in
Height
56.4 in
103.6
168.1
106.3
169
168.1 in
Length
169 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.72 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5F
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 200 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
464 mi
Range
756 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
94.6 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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















