Audi Q3 Sportback vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Should you buy Audi Q3 Sportback 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 Sportback price starts at Rs 53.71 Lakh ex-showroom for 40TFSI Quattro (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts Rs 51.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol). Q3 Sportback has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while GLA has 1950 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Q3 Sportback has a mileage of 10.14 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the GLA has a mileage of 18.9 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Q3 Sportback Vs GLA

Key Highlights	Audi Q3 Sportback	Mercedes-Benz GLA
On Road Price	Rs.61,98,152^*	Rs.59,53,191^*
Mileage (city)	10.14 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1984	1332
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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40TFSI Quattro
53.71 Lakh^*
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200
51.80 Lakh^*
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sDrive18i M Sport
50.90 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	40TFSI Quattro	200	sDrive18i M Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.61,98,152^*	Rs.59,53,191^*	Rs.58,49,979^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,20,399/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,13,319/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,11,929/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,36,341	Rs.2,03,391	Rs.2,00,079
User Rating	4.1 Based on 46 Reviews	4.4 Based on 32 Reviews	4.5 Based on 142 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

40TFSI Quattro

200

sDrive18i M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.61,98,152^*

Rs.59,53,191^*

Rs.58,49,979^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,20,399/month

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Rs.1,13,319/month

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Rs.1,11,929/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,36,341

Rs.2,03,391

Rs.2,00,079

User Rating

4.1

Based on 46 Reviews

4.4

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4.5

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	40 TFSI quattro	-	B38 turbo I3
Displacement (cc)	1984	1332	1499
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm	160.92bhp	134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1500-4100rpm	270Nm	230Nm@1500–4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes	Twin
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed	7-Speed DCT	7-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type	AWD	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

40 TFSI quattro

B38 turbo I3

Displacement (cc)

1984

1332

1499

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm

160.92bhp

134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

320Nm@1500-4100rpm

270Nm

230Nm@1500–4000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Twin

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

7-Speed

7-Speed DCT

7-Speed Steptronic

Drive Type

AWD

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	10.14	-	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	14.93	-	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	17.4	20.37
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	62	-	51
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	220	210	219

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	Air suspension	-
Rear Suspension	-	Air suspension	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric	-
Front Brake Type	-	-	Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	-	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	220	210	219
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.3	8.9 s	9.2
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	-	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No	-
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1420	-

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4518	4412	4429
Width (mm)	2022	2020	1827
Height (mm)	1558	1616	1598
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2651	2755
Front Tread (mm)	-	1511	-
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1606	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1595	1570	1535
Grossweight (kg)	-	2070	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	200	183	-
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	380	425	500

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	-	2 Zone
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-	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	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	-	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	-	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-	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
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	-	Driver's Window
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	-	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	-	-	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	-	-	Yes
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	-
Upholstery	-	Leatherette	-

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Progressive-Red-MetallicMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ3 Sportback 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	-	-
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	-	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	-	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	-	Yes
Roof Rails	No	-	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
Sunroof	-	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	-	Automatic	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	-	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	-	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	7	10
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes	-
Traction Control	-	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes	-
360 View Camera	-	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	-	5

Safety

ADAS
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	-	Yes

ADAS

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compass	-	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10"	-	10.7
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	10	-	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 Sportback
- Sportier styling than the Q3 thanks to coupe-SUV styling
- Big boot space which can be increased with flat-folding rear seats
- Comfortable ride quality
- Engaging and fun to drive 2-litre TSI and 7-speed DSG combination
- Compact dimensions make it easier to drive around the city
- Practical enough for a family of four people
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 Sportback
- Could have looked even better with brighter colour options and flashier wheels
- Features like ventilated front seats with memory function and 360-degree camera still missing
- No diesel engine on offer like its rivals
Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Road presence is not dominating
- Bigger bumps are felt in the cabin with 19-inch wheels

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