The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 220 d 7G-DCT (17 - 18) vs. Audi RS Q3 quattro S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 38,500

€ 54,600

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,600
ⓘ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 220 d is 0.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Audi RS Q3.
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Audi RS Q3
58.8
71
79.6
62.2
72.5
79.5
71 in
Width
72.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.8 in
Height
62.2 in
106.3
174.2
102.5
173.6
174.2 in
Length
173.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Audi RS Q3
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.99 %

General
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Audi RS Q3
X156
Generation
8U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Audi RS Q3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
CTSA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 d
175 hp
306 hp
Audi RS Q3
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 d
258 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi RS Q3
Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Audi RS Q3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS Q3
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19.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
19.4 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
Audi RS Q3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Audi RS Q3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 d
56 mpg
27 mpg
Audi RS Q3
47 mpg
city
19 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
739 mi
Range
452 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 d
739 mi
452 mi
Audi RS Q3
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 d
86.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi RS Q3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Audi RS Q3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft








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