Car comparison

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

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

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AUDI Q3 I (8U)

2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    848 km
    527 mi
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
Power
211hp157kW
211hp157kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
78.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
30.4s
Calculated
29.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
831km516mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
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-
1,425L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
56L
CO2 emissions
179g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSIMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,800-4,900 rpm6,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.4 s
29.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
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)2.0 TFSI
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
1,430 kg
3,153 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)2.0 TFSI
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
230 km/h
143 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)2.0 TFSI6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 2507.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250: 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)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 1.1 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)2.0 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
831 km
516 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
848 km
527 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
230 km/h
143 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)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 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)2.0 TFSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.1 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)2.0 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
831 km
516 mi
848 km
527 mi
CO2 score
179 g/km
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
VehicleAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSIMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (11 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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