Car comparison

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

170 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2013-2015
VS

AUDI Q3 I (8U)

2.0 TFSI

170 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Power
170hp127kW
170hp127kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
79.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
85.3s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
42.7s
Calculated
48.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
Trunk volume
421L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
64L
CO2 emissions-
174g/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 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 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 TFSI4,300-6,200 rpm1,700-4,200 rpm6,450 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 TFSI
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
42.7 s
48.8 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
145 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 TFSI
170 hp
127 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 TFSI
280 Nm
207 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
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
1,585 kg
3,494 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 TFSI
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 TFSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI 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
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI and AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI: 2.7 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
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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
1,087 km
675 mi
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
877 km
545 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 TFSI
170 hp
127 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 TFSI
Power
170 hp
127 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
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.3 s
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)GLA 220 CDIAUDIQ3 I (8U)2.0 TFSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
1,087 km
675 mi
877 km
545 mi
CO2 score
-
174 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
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 220 CDIAUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) GLA 220 CDI

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 210 km (131 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q3 I (8U) 2.0 TFSI

  • 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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