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Mercedes-Benz A 250d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 250d
The Mercedes-Benz A 250d is a compact, five-seat diesel that balances efficient commuting (5.1 L/100km) with unexpectedly strong acceleration, making it a practical fit for city and family use. It offers good value in its segment, though it is not aimed at cargo-heavy tasks or enthusiast driving.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety5.1 L/100km
Audi Q2 40 TDI
Car B
Audi Q2 40 TDI
An AWD diesel compact that balances efficiency and all-weather traction, the Audi Q2 40 TDI suits small families and frequent road trips. Strong torque and respectable pace add versatility, while the 405 L boot limits cargo-heavy plans.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safetyAWD
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 61 / 69
City 51 / 50
Budget / value 51 / 63
Road trip 49 / 55
Performance 22 / 32
Cargo 31 / 30
Practical 42 / 53
Premium 46 / 46
Winter 36 / 76

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 250d · Orange = Audi Q2 40 TDI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz A 250d Audi Q2 40 TDI
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz A 250d

  • Efficient for its class at 5.1 L/100km, easing fuel bills
  • Five seats and a 420-liter trunk suit daily family and city duties
  • Quick 0-100 km/h in 4.5 s helps with confident merging and overtakes
  • Signals a strong safety standing within its class

Audi Q2 40 TDI

  • Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100km, helping on long commutes and road trips
  • AWD traction adds confidence in winter and mixed conditions
  • 400 Nm torque and 7.1 s 0–100 km/h make merging and overtakes easy
  • Good value in its segment at around 38,000 with 5 seats and a practical 405 L boot

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz A 250d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz A 250d uses 5.1 L/100km vs 5.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Audi Q2 40 TDI if…
All-wheel drive
Audi Q2 40 TDI's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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