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AUDI RSQ3 · Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI performancevsMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45

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

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AUDI RSQ3 · Facelift 2015

2.5 TFSI performance

367 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156)

AMG GLA 45

381 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45

  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    252 hp/t
    188 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    757 km
    470 mi
  • Largest trunk
    421 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performanceMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
Power
367hp274kW
381hp284kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,215kg4,883lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
45.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t165kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
315Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
744km462mi
Calculated
757km470mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,411mm174in
4,445mm175in
Width
1,841mm72in
1,805mm71in
Height
1,580mm62in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,571mm62in
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Rear track
1,577mm62in
-
Trunk volume
356L
421L
Max trunk volume
1,261L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
56L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI performanceMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45PowerTorque
  • AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI performance: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance5,550-6,800 rpm1,625-5,550 rpm7,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performanceMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
13.9 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
381 hp
284 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 has 14 hp more than AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI performance.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI performance and Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
475 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
1,510 kg
3,329 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance
270 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 454.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 has more power, AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI performance is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45 and AUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI performance: 1.2 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
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance
744 km
462 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
757 km
470 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance
367 hp
274 kW
4.4 s
270 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
381 hp
284 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
356 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
4,411 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,580 mm
62.2 in
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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

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
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.4 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
AUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performance
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRSQ3Facelift 20152.5 TFSI performanceMercedes-BenzGLA (X156)AMG GLA 45
Power
367 hp
274 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.4 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
356 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
4,411 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,580 mm
62.2 in
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
Range score
744 km
462 mi
757 km
470 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
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Trunk score
356 L
12.6 cu ft
421 L
14.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 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
VehicleAUDI RSQ3 Facelift 2015 2.5 TFSI performanceMercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLA (X156) AMG GLA 45

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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