Audi Q3 Sportback vs Mercedes-Benz GLB

Should you buy Audi Q3 Sportback or Mercedes-Benz GLB? 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 55.99 Lakh ex-showroom for 40TFSI Quattro (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLB price starts Rs 64.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 Progressive Line (Petrol). Q3 Sportback has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while GLB has 1998 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 GLB has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Q3 Sportback Vs GLB

Key Highlights	Audi Q3 Sportback	Mercedes-Benz GLB
On Road Price	Rs.66,36,348^*	Rs.74,44,034^*
Mileage (city)	10.14 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1984	1332
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Rs56.94 Lakh^*
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Rs64.80 Lakh^*
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Audi Q3 Sportback
Bold Edition
56.94 Lakh^*
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200 Progressive Line
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Basic Information	Bold Edition	200 Progressive Line	Dynamic HSE
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.66,36,348^*	Rs.74,44,034^*	Rs.1,01,25,086^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,27,225/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,41,697/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,92,709/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,12,859	Rs.2,51,234	Rs.3,68,186
User Rating	4.1 Based on 45 Reviews	4.1 Based on 53 Reviews	4.4 Based on 112 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Bold Edition

200 Progressive Line

Dynamic HSE

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.66,36,348^*

Rs.74,44,034^*

Rs.1,01,25,086^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,27,225/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,41,697/month

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Rs.1,92,709/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,12,859

Rs.2,51,234

Rs.3,68,186

User Rating

4.1

Based on 45 Reviews

4.1

Based on 53 Reviews

4.4

Based on 112 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	40 TFSI quattro	M282	TD4 Engine
Displacement (cc)	1984	1332	1997
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm	160.92bhp@5500rpm	246.74bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1500-4100rpm	250Nm@1620-4000rpm	365Nm@1500-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	Direct Injection	-
Turbo Charger	-	yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed	7-Speed DCT	8-Speed AT
Drive Type	AWD	FWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

40 TFSI quattro

M282

TD4 Engine

Displacement (cc)

1984

1332

1997

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm

160.92bhp@5500rpm

246.74bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	10.14	-	9.2
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	14.93	-	13.1
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	9.7	15.8
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	52	82
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	220	207	210
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Steering Type	Electric	-	Electric
Steering Column	-	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	-	Rack&Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	-	6
Front Brake Type	-	-	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	-	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	220	207	210
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.3	9.1s	-
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	-	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4518	4634	4797
Width (mm)	2022	2020	2147
Height (mm)	1558	1697	1678
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	-	156
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2540	3006
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1604	1654
Kerb Weight (kg)	1595	1550	1875
Grossweight (kg)	-	-	2590
Seating Capacity	5	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	380	570	673
No. of Doors	5	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	2 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	-	Yes	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Rear
Navigation System	Yes	Yes	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	40:20:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes	No
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	-	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No	No
Rear Curtain	No	No	No
Luggage Hook And Net	No	No	Yes
Battery Saver	-	Yes	No
Lane Change Indicator	-	-	No
Additional Features	-	-	GROUND CLEARANCE – (STANDARD to OFF ROAD) (Approach Angle:- 23.6/22.5 to 25.0/27.5 Departure Angle:- 25.0/24.8 to 27.0/29.5 Ramp Angle:- 19.1/18.3 to 22.0/23.5 Maximum wading depth:- 530/580), 40:20:40 split fold rear seat , Rear centre headrest, Passive front headrests, 14-way driver memory front seats with rear power recline
Massage Seats	-	-	Front
Memory Function Seats	-	Front	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	-	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	-	Full
Drive Modes	-	4	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes	-
Cigarette Lighter	-	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes	No
Additional Features	-	"Ambient Lighting in 64 colors, Touchpad, Third row seating, Overhead control panel, “4 light stones”, Interior lamp/ reading lamp in rear in support plate (rear/left/right), Touchpad illumination, Reading lamps (front/ left/ right), console downlighter, Vanity lights (front/ left/ right), Signal and ambient lamp, Footwell lighting (front/ left/ right), Oddments tray lighting, Velour Floor Mats, Comfort Seats, Macchiato Beige, Brown open-pore walnut wood trim, sports steering wheel, All-digital instrument display 10.25 inch, Cup holder/ stowage compartment lighting, A fine-dust activated charcoal filter improves the air quality in the vehicle. It filters dust, soot and pollen from the air and also reduces pollutants and odours, Dew point sensor prevents windows from misting up and ensures energy-efficient climate control	Finisher Shadow Aluminium, Metal Load space Scuff Plate, R Dynamic Metal Front Tread plates, Headlining Morzine, Ebony Headlining, Interior Lighting, Analog Dials With Central TFT Display, Perforated Grained Leather and Suede cloth Seats, 10 Way Seats (8 Ways Electric, 2 Ways Manual), Floor Mats Carpet, Shadow Aluminium trim finisher, Light Oyster Morzine headlining, Ebony perforated grained leather seats with Ebony interior, Lower Touchscreen, Electrically adjustable steering column, Auto-diing interior rear view mirror, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Cabin Air Ionisation with PM2.5 filter, Bright metal pedals, Premium cabin lighting, Standard IP end caps, Metal front treadplates with R-Dynamic branding, Lockable cooled glovebox,, Rear seat remote release levers,
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colours	Progressive-Red-MetallicMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ3 Sportback Colours	Patagonia Red MetallicMountain GreyPolar WhiteDenim BlueCosmos BlackGLB Colours	CyanVaresine BlueSantorini BlackFuji WhiteZadar GreyRange Rover Velar Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	-	-
Tinted Glass	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	-	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes	-
Side Stepper	-	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes	No
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes	No
Smoke Headlamps	-	-	No
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	-	-	No
Roof Rails	No	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	"Large glass module of tinted safety glass, Electric roller sunblind with one-touch control, Comprehensive safety concept(Obstruction sensor, Automatic rain closing function), Net wind deflector in the front tion, Radiator grille with two single louvres painted in a silver color and chrome inserts, Simulated underguard at front and rear in high-gloss chrome, Door trim (cladding) in grained black with chrome-plated trim element in a running board look, Chrome-plated waistline and window line trim strips, Roof rails in aluminium, Panoramic Sliding Sunroof, 5-spoke light-alloy wheels	Style 7014, 7 spoke, Gloss Sparkle Silver, Black contrast roof Acoustic laminated windscreen Rain sensing windscreen wipers Heated, electric, power fold door mirrors with approach lights and auto-diing driver side Flush deployable door handles Unpainted brake calipers Velar and R-Dynamic badge Heated rear window with timer Tailgate spoiler Powered tailgate / boot lid Rear Axle Open Differential Flush Deploy able Door Handles Door Mirror Approach light Premium LED Headlights 5 spoke with Satin Dark Grey Finish Wheel, Premium LED headlights with signature DRL, Auto High Beam Assist, Automatic Headlight Levelling (AHBA), Headlight power wash
Automatic Headlamps	-	-	Yes
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	-	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Available Colours

Progressive-Red-MetallicMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ3 Sportback Colours

Patagonia Red MetallicMountain GreyPolar WhiteDenim BlueCosmos BlackGLB Colours

CyanVaresine BlueSantorini BlackFuji WhiteZadar GreyRange Rover Velar Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes	No
No. of Airbags	6	7	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes	No
Xenon Headlamps	-	-	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	-	No
Blind Spot Monitor	-	-	No
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes	No
360 View Camera	-	-	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes	-
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	-	Yes
Compass	-	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10"	10.25	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
Internal Storage	-	-	No
No. of Speakers	10	-	10
Rear Entertainment System	-	-	No
Additional Features	-	Touch inputs, Personalisation,Alexa Home Integration with Mercedes me	Pro Service and WI-FI Hotspot
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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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 GLB
- Looks butch and muscular
- An allrounder in the truest sense
- Available with petrol, diesel and an electric drivetrain
- Feels luxurious

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 GLB
- 3rd row space is not enough for adults.
- Priced at a premium as it is a full import.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Audi Q3 Sportback and Mercedes-Benz GLB?

A ) Audi Q3 Sportback price starts at ₹ 55.99 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz GLB price starts at ₹ 64.80 Lakh in New Delhi. Audi Q3 Sportback is cheaper between these two cars.

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