Audi Q3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Should you buy Audi Q3 or Mercedes-Benz GLA? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Audi Q3 price starts at Rs 51.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Nova (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts Rs 51.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol). Q3 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while GLA has 1950 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Q3 has a mileage of - (Petrol top model) and the GLA has a mileage of 18.9 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Q3 Vs GLA

Key Highlights	Audi Q3	Mercedes-Benz GLA
On Road Price	Rs.64,64,824^*	Rs.59,57,991^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1984	1332
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Variant	Zenith	200	sDrive18i M Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.64,64,824^*	Rs.59,57,991^*	Rs.60,84,140^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,23,061/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,13,400/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,16,399/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,45,134	Rs.2,03,391	Rs.2,07,440
User Rating	4.5 Based on 1 Review	4.4 Based on 32 Reviews	4.5 Based on 143 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Zenith

200

sDrive18i M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.64,64,824^*

Rs.59,57,991^*

Rs.60,84,140^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,23,061/month

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Rs.1,13,400/month

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Rs.1,16,399/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,45,134

Rs.2,03,391

Rs.2,07,440

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4.5

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4.4

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.0L TFSI	-	B38 turbo I3
Displacement (cc)	1984	1332	1499
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm	160.92bhp	134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1500-4400rpm	270Nm	230Nm@1500–4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes	Twin
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed DCT	7-Speed DCT	7-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type	AWD	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0L TFSI

B38 turbo I3

Displacement (cc)

1984

1332

1499

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm

160.92bhp

134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

320Nm@1500-4400rpm

270Nm

230Nm@1500–4000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Twin

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

7-Speed DCT

7-Speed Steptronic

Drive Type

AWD

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	17.4	16.35
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	-	51
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	Air suspension	-
Rear Suspension	-	Air suspension	-
Steering Type	Electronic	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	229	210	219
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.1 s	8.9 s	9.2
Tyre Size	-	-	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No	18
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1420	-

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	-	4412	4447
Width (mm)	-	2020	1821
Height (mm)	-	1616	1598
Wheel Base (mm)	-	2651	2670
Front Tread (mm)	-	1511	-
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1606	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1570	-
Grossweight (kg)	-	2070	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	183	-
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	425	500

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	-	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	-	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	-	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	-	Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-	-
Foldable Rear Seat	-	-	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	-	-	Yes
Additional Features	- more	Digital Key Handover more	Park Distance Control , BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement , Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster , Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recoended gear in manual mode) more
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	-	Driver's Window
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-	-
Heated Seats	Front Only	-	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front Only	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
Instrument Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	- more	- more	Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional), Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting function more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	11.9	-	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette	Leather

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Navarra BlueGlacier WhiteMythos BlackSage GreenTambora GreyQ3 Colours	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours	Storm Bay MetallicAlpine WhiteSpace Silver MetallicPortimao BlueBlack Sapphire MetallicX1 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-	-
Headlamp Washers	Yes	-	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	-	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	- more	- more	18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke ,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye) more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes
Antenna	Shark Fin	-	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Powered	Automatic	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-	Powered & Folding
Wheels Type	Alloy	-	-
Tyre Size	-	-	225/55 R18
Tyre Type	-	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No	18

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	9	7	6
Driver Airbag	-	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	-	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes	-
360 View Camera	-	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Safety Airbags	Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Curtain	-	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	-	5	5

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Inbuilt Assistant	-	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	-	BMW Connected

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compass	-	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.8	-	10.7
Android Auto	Wireless	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Wireless	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	-	12
Additional Features	- more	- more	BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes) more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Audi Q3
- Fun 204PS 2.0-litre turbo engine + quattro all-wheel drive delivers driving pleasure.
- Value: panoramic sunroof, 3-zone climate control, leatherette upholstery available as standard.
- Comfortable ride quality, great highway stability. Built for roadtrips.
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 Q3
- No hybrid, diesel or electric powertrain options available.
- Fuel efficiency will be poor in heavy city traffic.
- Strange feature omissions: front seat ventilation, 360° camera are not available.
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Road presence is not dominating
- Bigger bumps are felt in the cabin with 19-inch wheels

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