The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Audi Q3 35 TFSI S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 37,000

€ 36,400

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 220 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the Audi Q3 35 TFSI.
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Audi Q3 35 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
173.9
105.5
176.5
173.9 in
Length
176.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Audi Q3 35 TFSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.22 %

General
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Audi Q3 35 TFSI
X156
Generation
F3
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Audi Q3 35 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
DADA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
168 hp
148 hp
Audi Q3 35 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi Q3 35 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Audi Q3 35 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q3 35 TFSI
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.39 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
20.14 lb/hp
23.39 lb/hp
Audi Q3 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Audi Q3 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
53 mpg
41 mpg
Audi Q3 35 TFSI
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
706 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
706 mi
633 mi
Audi Q3 35 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
108 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
90.4 kWh
108 kWh
Audi Q3 35 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Audi Q3 35 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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