The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 d 7G-DCT (17 - 18) vs. Audi Q3 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 34,000
€ 39,800
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 180 d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the Audi Q3 40 TFSI.
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Audi Q3 40 TFSI
58.8
71
79.6
62.4
72.8
79.7
71 in
Width
72.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
58.8 in
Height
62.4 in
106.3
174.2
105.5
176.5
174.2 in
Length
176.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Audi Q3 40 TFSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.27 %
General
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Audi Q3 40 TFSI
X156
Generation
F3
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Audi Q3 40 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
DKTC

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
108 hp
187 hp
Audi Q3 40 TFSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi Q3 40 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Audi Q3 40 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q3 40 TFSI
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30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
30.01 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
Audi Q3 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Audi Q3 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
60 mpg
33 mpg
Audi Q3 40 TFSI
52 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
797 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
797 mi
518 mi
Audi Q3 40 TFSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
80.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi Q3 40 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Audi Q3 40 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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


















