Audi Q3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA - Which One Should You Buy

Audi Q3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Audi Q3 comes in 5 variants. Engine options include Petrol as per the selected variant, paired with automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹43.07 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Premium, costs ₹43.07 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Bold Edition, is priced at ₹52.98 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLA comes in 3 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹49.72 Lakh. The cheapest variant, 200, costs ₹49.72 Lakh, while the top-end variant, 220d 4MATIC AMG Line, is priced at ₹52.73 Lakh.

Specification	Audi Q3	Mercedes-Benz GLA
Price	₹43.07 Lakh	₹49.72 Lakh
Engine	1984 cc 40 TFSI quattro S tronic Petrol	1332 cc Petrol
Transmission	7-Speed DCT	7-Speed DCT

Price

₹43.07 Lakh

₹49.72 Lakh

Engine

1984 cc 40 TFSI quattro S tronic Petrol

1332 cc Petrol

Transmission

7-Speed DCT

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Audi Q3

₹ 43.07 Lakh

Mercedes-Benz GLA

₹ 49.72 Lakh

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Audi Q3

₹ 43.07 Lakh

Mercedes-Benz GLA

₹ 49.72 Lakh

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Pros & Cons

Audi Q3

Expected to feature a significantly updated interior with larger digital displays.
Based on the modern MQB Evo platform.
Expected to retain a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating.
Refreshed exterior design.
Likely to offer a comfortable ride and composed handling.
Premium brand image and build quality.
Expected to offer a range of modern features.

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Stylish and distinctive coupé-like exterior design.
Modern and feature-rich interior with the MBUX widescreen cockpit.
Comfortable ride quality suitable for urban use.
Refined petrol and diesel engine options.
Comprehensive safety features and 5-star Euro NCAP rating.
Premium brand image and build quality.
Adequate interior space for a compact SUV.

Engine and Performance

The Audi Q3 Premium is powered by a 40 tfsi quattro s tronic engine producing a maximum power of 187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm and maximum torque of 320Nm@1500-4100rpm. The Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 is powered by a petrol engine producing a maximum power of 160.92bhp and maximum torque of 270Nm.

Feature	Audi Q3 (Premium)	Mercedes-Benz GLA (200)
Max Power	187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm	160.92bhp
Max Torque	320Nm@1500-4100rpm	270Nm
Displacement	1984 cc	1332 cc
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Drive Type	AWD	FWD

Engine and Performance

Max Power

187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm

160.92bhp

Max Torque

320Nm@1500-4100rpm

270Nm

Displacement

1984 cc

1332 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

AWD

FWD

Fuel Specifications

Feature	Audi Q3 (Premium)	Mercedes-Benz GLA (200)
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Petrol Highway Mileage	14.93 kmpl	-

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Highway Mileage

14.93 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

The Audi Q3 Premium has a height of 1607 mm, length measures 4482 mm, width is 1849 mm. The Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 has a height of 1616 mm, length measures 4412 mm, width is 2020 mm.

Feature	Audi Q3 (Premium)	Mercedes-Benz GLA (200)
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Gross Weight	2200	2070 kg
Height	1607 mm	1616 mm
Kerb Weight	1700	1570
Length	4482 mm	4412 mm

Dimensions and Design

The Audi Q3 Premium has a height of 1607 mm, length measures 4482 mm, width is 1849 mm. The Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 has a height of 1616 mm, length measures 4412 mm, width is 2020 mm.

Body Type

SUV

Gross Weight

2200

2070 kg

Height

1607 mm

1616 mm

Kerb Weight

1700

1570

Length

4482 mm

4412 mm

Interior Specifications

The Audi Q3 Premium offers a boot space of 460 Litres. The Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 offers a boot space of 425 Litres.

Feature	Audi Q3 (Premium)	Mercedes-Benz GLA (200)
Boot Space	460 Litres	425 Litres
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding	-	1420 Litres
No. of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5	5

Interior Specifications

The Audi Q3 Premium offers a boot space of 460 Litres. The Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 offers a boot space of 425 Litres.

Boot Space

460 Litres

425 Litres

Boot Space Rear Seat Folding

1420 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

The Audi Q3 Premium offers wheel and tyre features such as Alloy Wheels. Audi Q3 Premium runs on tyres sized 235/55 R18. The Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 offers wheel and tyre features such as Alloy Wheels.

Feature	Audi Q3 (Premium)	Mercedes-Benz GLA (200)
Alloy Wheel Size Front	18 Inch	18 inch Inch
Alloy Wheel Size Rear	18 Inch	18 inch Inch
Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial Tubeless

Wheels & Tires

The Audi Q3 Premium offers wheel and tyre features such as Alloy Wheels. Audi Q3 Premium runs on tyres sized 235/55 R18. The Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 offers wheel and tyre features such as Alloy Wheels.

Alloy Wheel Size Front

18 Inch

18 inch Inch

Alloy Wheel Size Rear

18 Inch

18 inch Inch

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

235/55 R18

Tyre Type

Tubeless, Radial

Radial Tubeless

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Feature	Audi Q3 (Premium)	Mercedes-Benz GLA (200)
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Front Suspension	-	Air suspension
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Suspension	-	Air suspension
Steering Column	Tilt & telescopic	-

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Steering Column

Tilt & telescopic

Safety Features

The Audi Q3 Premium comes equipped with safety features like 360 View Camera, Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Side Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, and and many more. The Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 comes equipped with safety features like 360 View Camera, Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Side Airbag, Blind Spot Monitor, Seat Belt Warning, and and many more.

Feature	Audi Q3 (Premium)	Mercedes-Benz GLA (200)
360 View Camera
Anti Lock Braking System Abs
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Anti Theft Alarm		-
Anti Theft Device		-

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Pinch Power Windows

All Windows

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti Theft Device

Interior Features

The Audi Q3 Premium includes interior features such as Tachometer, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Digital Cluster, and Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector. The Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 includes interior features such as Tachometer, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, and Digital Cluster.

Feature	Audi Q3 (Premium)	Mercedes-Benz GLA (200)
Additional Features	-	Digital Key Handover
Digital Cluster
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector		-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Tachometer

Interior Features

Additional Features

Digital Key Handover

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Tachometer

Comfort & Convenience

For comfort, the Audi Q3 Premium offers Adjustable Headrest, Air Quality Control, Automatic Climate Control, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Rear Ac Vents, and and many more. For comfort, the Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 offers Adjustable Headrest, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, Heater, and and many more.

Feature	Audi Q3 (Premium)	Mercedes-Benz GLA (200)
Accessory Power Outlet
Adjustable Headlamps		-
Adjustable Headrest
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach
Air Conditioner

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height & Reach

Air Conditioner

Infotainment Features

In terms of infotainment, the Audi Q3 Premium offers Android Auto, Apple Carplay, Wireless Phone Charging, Voice Commands, Radio, and and many more. In terms of infotainment, the Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 offers Android Auto, Apple Carplay, Radio, Bluetooth Connectivity, Touchscreen, and and many more.