Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 vs Audi Q3 — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

Crossover · Gasoline

vs

Audi Q3

Crossover · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

Car A

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 blends brisk everyday pace with class-efficient consumption, suiting family-compact needs and city commuting. Five seats and a 435-liter trunk cover daily tasks and road trips, but it’s not aimed at cargo-heavy or enthusiast driving.

5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety224 hp

Audi Q3

Car B

Audi Q3

The Audi Q3 blends all-weather AWD confidence with efficient petrol running and five-seat practicality for growing families. It offers good value in its segment for commuting and road trips, but it isn’t built for performance driving or cargo-heavy use.

5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety6.1 L/100kmAWD

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 60 / 72

City 53 / 54

Budget / value 47 / 64

Road trip 50 / 60

Performance 27 / 35

Cargo 31 / 36

Practical 39 / 55

Premium 47 / 45

Winter 34 / 74

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 · Orange = Audi Q3

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Audi Q3

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km, easing fuel costs in mixed driving
Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.7 s for confident merging and passing
Practical five-seat cabin and 435 L trunk suit small families and weekend trips
Good value in its segment around 36,700 among premium compacts
Cargo capacity and flexibility are modest if you regularly haul bulky items
Not tuned for performance driving; enthusiasts may want a sharper setup
This variant isn’t electric; zero-emission commuters should look elsewhere
Pricing sits above mainstream non-premium compact options

Audi Q3

AWD traction boosts confidence in winter and mixed-weather driving.
Efficient for its class, with 6.1 L/100 km combined consumption.
Five seats and a 530-liter trunk support family life and weekend trips.
Priced at 35,000, it represents good value in its segment.
Modest acceleration (0–100 km/h in 8.3 s) and 150 hp won’t satisfy performance-focused drivers.
Cargo capacity isn’t a standout if you frequently haul bulky gear.
Petrol-only powertrain—no hybrid or EV efficiency in this spec.
AWD capability may be unnecessary if you mostly drive in mild climates.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick Audi Q3 if…

All-wheel drive

Audi Q3's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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