The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 35,700

€ 32,700

€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 Audi Q3 2.0 TDI is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 3.8 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 CDI.
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
62.6
72.1
79.5
58.8
71
79.6
72.1 in
Width
71 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
62.6 in
Height
58.8 in
102.5
172.8
106.3
173.9
172.8 in
Length
173.9 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.56 %

General
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
8U
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
CUVC, DBBA, DFTA
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Performance
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
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23.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
23.68 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
40 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
812 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
812 mi
797 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft









38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft