Car A
Audi Q3 30 TDI
The Audi Q3 30 TDI blends diesel efficiency with AWD assurance for a sensible family and road‑trip choice. It trades outright pace for low consumption and usable space.
Audi Q3 30 TDI
Suv · Diesel · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz A 200d
Suv · Diesel
Car B
Mercedes-Benz A 200d
The Mercedes-Benz A 200d is an efficient compact diesel that suits city commutes and small-family use, with enough pace for daily driving. It offers good value in its segment and signals a strong safety emphasis.
Why compared
cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
65
/
68
City
51
/
53
Budget / value
50
/
68
Road trip
61
/
49
Performance
33
/
25
Cargo
37
/
27
Practical
45
/
53
Premium
44
/
44
Winter
76
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q3 30 TDI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz A 200d
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Audi Q3 30 TDI
Mercedes-Benz A 200d
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Audi Q3 30 TDI
- Efficient for its class at 4.9 L/100 km, helping reduce fuel costs
- AWD traction supports winter driving and mixed road conditions
- Practical 5-seat cabin with a 530 L boot for family trips
- Strong safety emphasis in its segment
- Not for performance seekers: 116 hp and 0–100 km/h in 9.2 s
- Only 5 seats; won’t suit larger families
- Cargo-heavy hauling may be limiting despite the 530 L boot
- Price around 35,000 may not fit tight budgets
Mercedes-Benz A 200d
- Excellent fuel economy (about 4 L/100 km) keeps running costs low
- Balanced performance: 150 hp, 320 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 8 s feel responsive in daily use
- Practical for a compact family car with 5 seats and a 355-liter trunk
- Good value in its segment at around 32,000
- Not aimed at performance driving despite decent acceleration
- 355-liter cargo area may feel tight for cargo-heavy routines
- Diesel-only powertrain will not suit buyers seeking hybrid or electric options
- Price may still stretch shoppers seeking the absolute cheapest compact cars
Verdict
Pick Audi Q3 30 TDI if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Audi Q3 30 TDI is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz A 200d if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz A 200d puts out 150 hp vs 116 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.