Twin test: Mercedes A250e vs Audi A3

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It's the battle of the plug-in hybrids as Audi A3 TFSIe takes on Mercedes A250e.
In the inevitable switchover from fossil fuels to electric power, plug-in hybrids have been seen as a good halfway house. Provided they're kept charged up, they behave just like an electric car for the first few miles, but then have a combustion engine on hand in case you need to go further. They also have the potential to save you heaps in terms of fuel and various taxes.
In this CarGurus UK video review, Vicky Parrott tests out two of the best options if you're looking for a compact PHEV with a premium edge, the Audi A3 Sportback TFSIe and the Mercedes-Benz A250e. There's very little between them in terms of the numbers: both have around 200bhp, an electric-only range of around 40 miles, an official mpg of well over 200mpg (however unlikely that is in the real world!), and there's only a handful of pounds between them on price.
So, which is best? Vicky finds out by taking a detailed look at the two cars' practicality, quality, technology, what they're like to drive and what they'll cost you to buy and run.
Audi A3 full review: www.cargurus.co.uk/Cars/Audi-...
Mercedes-Benz A-Class full review: www.cargurus.co.uk/Cars/Merce...
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00:00 - Introducing the Audi A3 TFSIe and Mercedes A250e
01:45 - Economy and efficiency
02:40 - Practicality
03:30 - Interior and infotainment
06:28 - Driving impressions
12:50 - Verdict
13:19 - Let us know what you think
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@anthonystevens8683 Жыл бұрын

I have to say that I think your reviews are one of the best, clear concise, balanced and very well articulated. I also like that you clearly mention alternative options and are prepared to make it clear what is good and what could be done better. A very good point you make on the switches on the steering wheel of the Merc. Many thanks for sharing. Out of the two cars reviewed here? Well I'd have to take them both for a test as it seems a little close for me to call without experiencing them 1st hand..

@seantreen4317 Жыл бұрын

I have an A250e saloon and love it. The saloon has a bigger boot than the hatch. Once you understand how to drive it and allow for the extra weight you are hauling you will be fine. After 5 months I'm getting an average 80mpg, a bit more on a long run. Yes the brakes can be a bit grabby but again its all about understanding how to drive it. The regen is amazing, programme the sat nav and the car handles battery use. 200 mile run and still battery life at the end. Great car.

@alventure5069 Жыл бұрын

What's the most u got on pure ev ?

@sliwka621 Жыл бұрын

@@alventure506972km driving 70km/h. 50km at 120km/h.

@MPD90 11 ай бұрын

Out of interest, if you didn't have access to home charging, would you still get the A250e? I'm very tempted due to the tax benefits on my company scheme, but I don't have off street parking.

@GrrMeister 9 ай бұрын

*Quite agree with all your comments, a few years ago did consider buying an EV as were stated to be the best thing since **_sliced bread_** however now so glad I opted instead to get a Mercedes (W247) B200 CDi AMG 8 Speed [Diesel] with 81 miles on the clock (ex Demo) with all the latest tricks etc - and got a massive discount of nearly £10k from list price. This has absolutely amazed me, so so quiet, incredible range and over 35 mile journey (A6/A46) to Newark in Eco Mode [Freewheels when lifting throttle] did nearly 90 mpg - hit traffic near end. This car will no doubt still be running in 20 years time and still giving good sensible practical use. I don't make many journeys outside most EV's Range, but during summertime take generally a trip every week of between 150-300 miles Cotswolds, Wales or Cromer - I start to RangeAnxiety when see only have 60 Miles left in tank and warning light comes on !*

@limpunsing2229 Жыл бұрын

Splendid review

@YouPippy Жыл бұрын

12:39 - have looked for the real world MPG (non battery) figure everywhere and I think this perhaps along with another comment confirms circa 50, which is far better than some of the previous Audi petrols.

@bikeman123 Жыл бұрын

Do these cars make sense for non business users with recent and expected rises in electricity?

@led0073 Жыл бұрын

You night find an A3 used, but if your considering purchasing one brand new, don't bother. Ordered an A3 hybrid in Jan of 2022, told July of 2022 delivery, then moved to Sept of 22, then moved delivery date to Jan 2023, and in December moved delivery Date to Apr 2023 and today the date was moved again to August of 2023 and possibly longer. 20 months to get an audi A3 and possibly longer!

@MohamedAli-ls9hs Жыл бұрын

What’s updated?

@hellolau Жыл бұрын

Wow, you've got the patience of a saint! Me, on the other hand, I can't even wait for my toast to pop up without getting antsy.

@JackKing12. 9 ай бұрын

Got my A3 in 3 months from Leeds Audi..

@Dev-wm5wx 6 ай бұрын

She is fantastic👍🏽

@led0073 Жыл бұрын

Ordered the Audi A3 40 TFSIe S-line in January of 2022 as a new company car, its been delayed a number of times, originally told delivery of July 2022 that came and went, then Sept 22 was cancelled. Moved the delivery date to January of 2023 and then to April/May+ of 2023 with no date for production and now someone has just mentioned February of 2024 is possibility at the earliest. That will be 25 months if it now sticks to the delivery date. As I have picked as a company car I'm being told we are unable to cancel it due to contracts. My current company lease car is heavily used and is starting to become unreliable. In for a interesting time for the foreseeable future. But 25 months and possibly longer is a joke to get a car from Audi, I know the world's in a state with the after effects of Covid-19 and now the Ukrainian war. But surely car manufacturers can't stay in business if they are unable to supply new cars.

@JL-dp1wj Жыл бұрын

where do you live? Ordered mine as company car in april last year, first date was june 2023 but suddenly in november I got an email that the car was waiting for me...

@MohamedAli-ls9hs Жыл бұрын

Any update?

@led0073 Жыл бұрын

@MohamedAli-ls9hs sometime in Oct to November 23, but this is not a solid delivery date either.

@elal8418 3 ай бұрын

Any update?

@yvonnewalesuk8035 6 ай бұрын

I love the way that Vicky presents. She has a straightforward and relaxed style and, thankfully, there's one of this awful vocal fry when she speaks.

@stephenlaw9827 Жыл бұрын

Very clear, look elsewhere for value and space.

@catstronaut5248 Жыл бұрын

What a nice car

@whitewalker9622 Жыл бұрын

To me a car is not premium if it brakes down all the time. Just saying :D

@tomcharles6972 Жыл бұрын

My a200d has terrible reliability

@stanthemafia 9 ай бұрын

You did a really good job comparing these cars. I have the Merc (top spec). The engine in mine is a little tied abd I prefer driving it in electric mode. I always liked the Audi but 13kw battery with a slower charger is a deal breaker.

@athollmcnicoll1028 Жыл бұрын

Now Vicki if I was after a mild plug in hybrid I'd be looking at say a Ford Puma as they cost less and because I am running a Ford as is, I should be able to get a good deal thru Ford Management. Both of these are way too highly costed for my simple needs.

@giorgiomura75 Жыл бұрын

Mercedes stopped A... also canceled orders made months ago... disappointing.

@DElionel1995 Жыл бұрын

Because there is a new version out now.

@pigeonpoo1823 Жыл бұрын

As tax dodges, these are reasonably effective. A friend got rid of his C Class diesel for the A250e. Rapid in a straight line, but pretty rubbish elsewhere. It lumbers around and can't control it's mass in the corners so he has to wait for the whole thing to settle before booting it. I could never keep up when he had the C (leave alone the 330d - what a machine that was), but in the A, he slows me down. Also, it's not particularly comfortable (in the back) and the dash is an distracting mess of hyperactive pixels. If you're gonna have something small, impractical, fast, not especially comfortable, but actually takes corners properly, get a GR Yaris for the same price and have some fun. Or a C Class.

@mick2181 2 ай бұрын

Audi ...

@firefox4622 Жыл бұрын

Lol 30-40 thousand pound bruv just get mg4 se electric £26000

@philscott4522 Жыл бұрын

Lala you bought a mg wtf

@Gleichtritt 7 ай бұрын

Sorry but the Audi is a plastic fest and embarrassing in its material choices for a prem car. Look closer. The Mercedes I didnt see from inside yet, but cant imagine it is that bad.