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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250vsAUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

GLA 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2015-2017
VS

AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014

2.0 TFSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Best estimated range
    889 km
    552 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
211hp157kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,565kg3,450lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
68.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
889km552mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu 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-
168g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
26.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
220 hp
164 kW

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI has 9 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 and AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
1,565 kg
3,450 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 250
235 km/h
146 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 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 2506.7 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250: 0.3 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 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250 and AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: 1.0 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 250
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
806 km
501 mi
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
889 km
552 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.7 s
235 km/h
146 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.4 s
233 km/h
145 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 20142.0 TFSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.4 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 250
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 250AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
806 km
501 mi
889 km
552 mi
CO2 score
-
168 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 250AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 250

  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 82 km (51 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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