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AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014 2.0 TDIvsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

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

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AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    219 km/h
    136 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,164 km
    723 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDIMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
Power
184hp137kW
177hp132kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
84.6s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
76.5s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
40.3s
Calculated
38.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,164km723mi
Calculated
1,120km696mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,388mm173in
4,417mm174in
Width
1,831mm72in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,608mm63in
1,494mm59in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
460L
421L
Max trunk volume
1,365L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
56L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,000 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDIMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.3 s
38.1 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
177 hp
132 kW

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d and AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
1,520 kg
3,351 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
219 km/h
136 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d7.7 s

Although AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d and AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d and AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI: 0.5 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
1,164 km
723 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
1,120 km
696 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
219 km/h
136 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
177 hp
132 kW
7.7 s
218 km/h
135 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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

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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.7 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TDIMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.7 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,164 km
723 mi
1,120 km
696 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
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Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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
VehicleAUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TDI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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