The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. Audi Q3 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
€ 30,600
€ 35,500
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 Mercedes GLA 180 CDI is 1.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.8 inches lower than the Audi Q3 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
58.8
71
79.6
62.6
72.1
79.5
71 in
Width
72.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.8 in
Height
62.6 in
106.3
173.9
102.5
172.6
173.9 in
Length
172.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.73 %
General
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
X156
Generation
8U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
CFGC, CLLB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
175 hp
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
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29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
29.4 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
59 mpg
42 mpg
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
777 mi
Range
710 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
710 mi
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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













