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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200vsAUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 200

156 hp1595 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2017
VS

AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014

1.4 TFSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    43/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,103 km
    686 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
84.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
84.5s99% target: 202 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
45.6s
Calculated
70.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
1,103km686mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,417mm174in
4,388mm173in
Width
1,804mm71in
1,831mm72in
Height
1,494mm59in
1,608mm63in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,603mm102in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,571mm62in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
421L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,365L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
64L
CO2 emissions-
135g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 2005,300 rpm1,250-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.6 s
70.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
156 hp
116 kW
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200 has 6 hp more than AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
1,405 kg
3,097 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
215 km/h
134 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
204 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 2008.8 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200 and AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
847 km
527 mi
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
1,103 km
686 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
156 hp
116 kW
8.8 s
215 km/h
134 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
204 km/h
127 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,388 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.8 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 200AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,417 mm
173.9 in
Height
1,494 mm
58.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,388 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
Range score
847 km
527 mi
1,103 km
686 mi
CO2 score
-
135 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 200

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 256 km (159 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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