The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 33,100

€ 39,200

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 is 5.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220 d.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 220 d
56.5
71.5
77.8
56.7
70.7
78.4
71.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.5 in
Height
56.7 in
103.6
168.1
107.4
174
168.1 in
Length
174 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 220 d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.43 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 220 d
5F
Generation
W177
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
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 220 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
464 mi
Range
689 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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