Audi A3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

A3 Vs GLA

Key Highlights	Audi A3	Mercedes-Benz GLA
On Road Price	Rs.35,10,502^*	Rs.68,53,488^*
Mileage (city)	15.8 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1395	1950
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Audi A3
Rs30.50 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLA
Rs58.15 Lakh^*
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Audi A3
35 TFSI Premium
30.50 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC AMG Line
58.15 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	35 TFSI Premium	220d 4MATIC AMG Line
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.35,10,502^*	Rs.68,53,488^*
Finance Available (EMI)	No	Rs.1,30,456/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,25,002 A3 Insurance	Rs.2,53,463 GLA Insurance
User Rating	4.7 Based on 34 Reviews	4.1 Based on 15 Reviews

Basic Information

35 TFSI Premium

220d 4MATIC AMG Line

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.35,10,502^*

Rs.68,53,488^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,30,456/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.1,25,002
A3 Insurance

Rs.2,53,463
GLA Insurance

User Rating

4.7

Based on 34 Reviews

4.1

Based on 15 Reviews

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	TFSI Petrol Engine	OM 651 DE 22 LA
Displacement (cc)	1395	1950
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	150bhp@5000-6000rpm	187.74bhp@3800rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm@1500-3500rpm	400Nm@1600-2600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	-
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Super Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7 Speed	8-Speed DCT
Drive Type	FWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

TFSI Petrol Engine

OM 651 DE 22 LA

Displacement (cc)

1395

1950

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

150bhp@5000-6000rpm

187.74bhp@3800rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	15.8	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.8	18.9
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50	-
Emission Norm Compliance	Euro VI	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	250	219
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	air suspension
Steering Type	Power	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.35 eters	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	219
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.3	7.5
Tyre Size	205/55 R16	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size	16	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	18 inch
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	18 inch
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding	-	1422 Litres
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut

air suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi Link

air suspension

Steering Type

Power

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4456	4412
Width (mm)	1960	2020
Height (mm)	1416	1616
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	165	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2637	-
Front Tread (mm)	1555	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1526	1606
Kerb Weight (kg)	1295	1570
Grossweight (kg)	1845	2225
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	427
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	No	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	No	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Navigation System	No	-
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	-
Smart Access Card Entry	No	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	No	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	No	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Additional Features	-	Digital Key Handover
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Remote Trunk Opener

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Cigarette Lighter	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	No	-
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Upholstery	-	Leatherette
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Interior

Photo Comparison

Front Air Vents

Steering Wheel

Instrument Cluster

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colors	-	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colors
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Fog Lights Rear	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	No	-
Rear Window Washer	No	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	Yes	-
Tinted Glass	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	No	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	-
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	No	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Smoke Headlamps	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	No	-
LED DRLs	-	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Automatic
Tyre Size	205/55 R16	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)	16	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colors

Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colors

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Xenon Headlamps	No	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	-
Front Impact Beams	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Adjustable Seats	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	-
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	-
Engine Check Warning	Yes	-
Clutch Lock	No	-
EBD	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	No	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	No	Yes
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	-	Yes
Apple Car Play	-	Yes
Usb Ports	-	Yes
Speakers	-	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Audi A3

Premium interior with great fit and finish quality.
Long list of features – LED headlights and tail lights, dynamic turn indicators, Audi Multi-Media Interface, panoramic sunroof etc.
Both engines are fuel-efficient and offer adequate performance.
Classy, understated design and rock solid build quality.

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Sporty looking SUV with AMG-Line accents
Premium interior quality and layout
Frugal and fun to drive diesel engine
Come with premium features like panoramic sunroof, 360 degree camera, dual zone
Climate control and front powered seats with memory

Audi A3

Cabin space, while better than its rival, the Mercedes CLA’s, is quite limited for the price.
No paddle-shifters offered.
Dummy buttons on centre console and passenger doors look ungainly.

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Road presence is not dominating
Bigger bumps are felt in the cabin with 19-inch wheels

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Questions & answers

Q ) What is the tyre size of Audi A3?

A ) Audi A3 is available in 1 tyre sizes - 205/55 R16.

Q ) What are the specifications of the music system?

A ) The specification of music system of Audi A3 include Radio, Integrated 2DIN Audio, USB & Auxiliary input, Bluetooth Connectivity, Touch Screen,.

Q ) What is the kerb weight of the Audi A3?

A ) The kerb weight of Audi A3 is 1490Kg.

Q ) Does Audi A3 have automatic climate control?

A ) Audi A3 has 2 Zone.

Q ) Does the Audi A3 have a sunroof?

A ) Audi A3 does not have a sunroof.

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