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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45vsAUDI RSQ3 · Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

AMG GLA 45

360 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2014-2015
VS

AUDI RSQ3 · Facelift 2015

2.5 TFSI

340 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    178 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI
Power
360hp268kW
340hp254kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,215kg4,883lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
50.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
52.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
215hp/t160kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
747km464mi
Calculated
762km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,445mm175in
4,411mm174in
Width
1,805mm71in
1,841mm72in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,598mm63in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,603mm102in
Front track-
1,571mm62in
Rear track-
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
421L
356L
Max trunk volume
1,235L
1,261L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
64L
CO2 emissions-
198g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI5,300-6,700 rpm1,600-5,300 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
16.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
179 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
360 hp
268 kW
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 has 20 hp more than AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI
1,580 kg
3,483 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)AMG GLA 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI
250 km/h
155 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)AMG GLA 454.8 s
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI4.8 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)AMG GLA 45
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 and AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI: 0.9 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)AMG GLA 45
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
747 km
464 mi
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI
762 km
473 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
360 hp
268 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
4.8 s
250 km/h
155 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)AMG GLA 45
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
356 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
4,411 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,598 mm
62.9 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)AMG GLA 45
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 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)AMG GLA 45
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.8 s
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.8 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)AMG GLA 45
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI
Power
360 hp
268 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
356 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
4,411 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,598 mm
62.9 in
Range score
747 km
464 mi
762 km
473 mi
CO2 score
-
198 g/km
Trunk score
421 L
14.9 cu ft
356 L
12.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.6 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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