The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 33,100

€ 38,700

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 14.8 cm shorter, 2 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the Mercedes A 250.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 250
1434
1816
1975
1445
1796
1992
1816 mm
Width
1796 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1434 mm
Height
1445 mm
2631
4271
2729
4419
4271 mm
Length
4419 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 250
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.31 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 250
5F
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
276 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes A 250
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
350 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.81 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
5.05 kg/bhp
6.81 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
42 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 250
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
464 mi
Range
488 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L