Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 250
The Mercedes-Benz A 250 blends quick acceleration with efficient running in a compact, five-seat package. It’s a good value in its segment for city use and small-family duties.
Mercedes-Benz A 250
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Audi A3 Sedan
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
Car B
Audi A3 Sedan
The Audi A3 Sedan pairs AWD confidence and five-seat practicality with efficient fuel use, making it good value in its segment. It’s quick when you need it (5.2 s to 100 km/h), though cargo flexibility and track-day thrills aren’t its mission.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
58
/
62
City
52
/
53
Budget / value
63
/
68
Road trip
48
/
54
Performance
31
/
32
Cargo
20
/
23
Practical
42
/
46
Premium
46
/
45
Winter
26
/
66
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 250 · Orange = Audi A3 Sedan
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz A 250
Audi A3 Sedan
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz A 250
- Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.0 s makes it lively in daily driving
- Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km combined
- Practical five-seat layout and 370 L trunk cover everyday needs
- Good value in its segment relative to the 35,000 price
- FWD may be less ideal than AWD for severe winter conditions
- 370 L cargo space can feel tight for cargo-heavy use
- Petrol powertrain offers no electric-only driving or charging
- Price near 35,000 won’t suit buyers chasing the lowest upfront cost
Audi A3 Sedan
- AWD traction inspires confidence in winter and wet conditions
- Efficient for its class at 5.6 L/100 km to help keep running costs down
- Quick 5.2 s 0–100 km/h for easy merging and passing
- 425 L trunk and five seats suit small-family use and road trips
- Sedan trunk and fixed opening limit cargo flexibility for bulky items
- Not aimed at hardcore performance driving
- Five seats only; no third-row option
- Price of 35,000 may exceed tighter budgets
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz A 250 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz A 250 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Audi A3 Sedan if…
All-wheel drive
Audi A3 Sedan's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.