Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDIvsAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 220 CDI

170 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2015
VS

AUDI Q3 I (8U)

2.0 TDI

177 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    112 hp/t
    83 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,098 km
    682 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
170hp127kW
177hp132kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
81.3s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
85.8s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
43.5s
Calculated
49.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,098km682mi
Calculated
1,085km674mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,417mm174in
4,385mm173in
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
Ground clearance
148mm6in
-
Trunk volume
421L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
64L
CO2 emissions-
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDIAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.5 s
49.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
1,660 kg
3,660 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 220 CDI
215 km/h
134 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
212 km/h
132 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 220 CDI8.3 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI: 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 220 CDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI: 0.8 L/100 km.

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 220 CDI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
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 220 CDI
1,098 km
682 mi
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
1,085 km
674 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
215 km/h
134 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
177 hp
132 kW
8.2 s
212 km/h
132 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 220 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 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)2.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 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 220 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI 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 220 CDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.3 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.2 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 220 CDI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,608 mm
63.3 in
Range score
1,098 km
682 mi
1,085 km
674 mi
CO2 score
-
156 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDIAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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