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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dvsAUDI 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 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2015-2017
VS

AUDI Q3 I (8U) · Facelift 2014

2.0 TFSI

180 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • 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 estimated range
    1,120 km
    696 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
177hp132kW
180hp134kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
76.5s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
79.1s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
38.1s
Calculated
39.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,120km696mi
Calculated
914km568mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu 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
56L
64L
CO2 emissions-
161g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dAUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d: 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 220d3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,000 rpm4,050 rpm
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI4,000-6,200 rpm1,400-3,900 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.1 s
39.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
177 hp
132 kW
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI has 3 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 TFSI: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
1,540 kg
3,395 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 220d
218 km/h
135 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
217 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d7.7 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI7.6 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 220d: 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 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d and AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI: 2.0 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 220d
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
117 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
1,120 km
696 mi
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
914 km
568 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
177 hp
132 kW
7.7 s
218 km/h
135 mph
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.6 s
217 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
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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 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 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
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.7 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.6 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 220d
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220dAUDIQ3 I (8U)Facelift 20142.0 TFSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
1,120 km
696 mi
914 km
568 mi
CO2 score
-
161 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
117 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220dAUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220d

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 206 km (128 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

AUDI Q3 I (8U) Facelift 2014 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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