Audi Q3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Last Updated: August 24, 2026

Audi Q3 price starts at Rs. 43.67 Lakh, which is Rs. 8.13 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz GLA, priced at Rs. 51.80 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Q3 offers a claimed 15.17 kmpl, while the GLA delivers 17.4 kmpl. On the performance front, the Q3 uses a 1984cc engine producing 187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm and the GLA a 1332cc engine producing 160.92bhp. If you're deciding between the Q3 and GLA, the Q3 is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the GLA stands out for mileage.

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Q3 vs GLA Comparison Summary

Specification Audi Q3Mercedes-Benz GLA
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 43.67 LakhRs. 51.80 Lakh
Mileage 15.17 kmpl17.4 kmpl
Engine 1984 cc1332 cc
Max power 187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm160.92bhp
Top speed 222 Km/h210 Km/h

Q3 vs GLA Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi Q3 PremiumMercedes-Benz GLA 200
Rating
53 reviews
11 reviews
Brand Name Audi Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 43.67 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 51.80 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1984 cc 1332 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm 160.92bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed DCT 7-Speed DCT
Drive Type AWD FWD
Colors
Audi Q3 Colors
Mercedes Benz GLA Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 15.17 kmpl 17.4 Kmpl
Tyre Size 235/55 R18 Not Available
Boot Space 460 Liters 425 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 84,477 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,00,205 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.98 Lakh Q3 Insurance Rs. 2.03 Lakh GLA Insurance
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Displacement
1984 cc
1332 cc
Engine Type
40 TFSI quattro S tronic
Not Available
Engine Displacement
1984 cc
1332 cc
Max Power
187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm
160.92bhp
Max Torque
320Nm@1500-4100rpm
270Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
1700 Kg
1570 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Fast Charging
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.3 Sec
8.9 Sec
Fuel Capacity
62 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
222 Km/h
210 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
15.17 kmpl
17.4 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
10.14 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
14.93 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
18 inch
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
18 inch
Suspension Front
Not Available
3
Suspension Rear
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
235/55 R18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Radial Tubeless

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Leatherette
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
530
Not Available
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1420 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
460 Liters
425 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Electronic
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4482*1849*1607 mm3
4412*2020*1616 mm3
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2651 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Digital Key Handover
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
4
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Digital Key Handover
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.1 inch
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Off-Road Package
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
2200
2070 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Audi Q3
  • Excellent ride comfort
  • Expansive and user-friendly tech package
  • Refined and powerful petrol engine
  • Spacious and family-friendly cabin
Mercedes-Benz GLA
  • Sporty looks in the AMG Line variant
  • Fun and efficient diesel engine
  • Premium quality of interiors
  • Gets premium features like panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera and powered front seats with memory
Audi Q3
  • No diesel engine option
  • Several missing features at this price
Mercedes-Benz GLA
  • Lacks road presence for an SUV
  • Not as good at absorbing bumps on 19-inch wheels

Is Audi Q3 Better Than Mercedes-Benz GLA?

56% users have chosen Audi Q3 over Mercedes-Benz GLA in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 75 users have also rated Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Mercedes-Benz GLA has out rated Audi Q3 on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor GLA Q3
Mileage 2.7 4.5
Performance 4.4 5.0
Comfort 4.4 4.5
Maintenance 3.0 4.5
Safety 4.4 5.0
Features 4.1 5.0
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. I am checking for a luxury and comfortable SUV . Which would I prefer the all new Range Rover Evoque or the all new Audi Q3?
  • Audi Q3 has grown in all dimensions over its predecessor. Its design philosophy is now more in-line with Audi’s newer SUVs like the Q5 and facelifted Q7, making it look sharper and sportier than before. It also gets a 2-litre turbo-petrol mill mated to a 7-speed DCT; comes with AWD as standard. On the other hand, the Range Rover Evoque doesn’t disappoint when it comes to luxury, performance, or even driving dynamics for that matter. Its rear seat space, transmission, and low-speed ride may not be the best in class. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city and brand accordingly for dealership details.

Audi Q3 Vs Mercedes Benz GLA FAQs

Which car is best between Audi Q3 vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
Mercedes-Benz GLA has out rated Audi Q3 on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Audi Q3 vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
The Audi Q3 is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz GLA by ₹8.13 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Audi Q3 vs Mercedes Benz GLA?
For the Premium version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q3 produces 187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm of power and 320Nm@1500-4100rpm of torque. Whereas for the 200 version, 1332 cc Petrol engine of GLA produces 160.92bhp of power and 270Nm of torque
As per the users experiences the Audi Q3 has better performance.

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