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 CLA 200d
Suv · Diesel
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d blends diesel efficiency (4.8 L/100 km) with usable 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s and a 460 L trunk, suiting growing families and road trips. It prioritizes economy and safety standing over outright performance or maximum cargo flexibility.
Why compared
cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
65
/
62
City
51
/
51
Budget / value
50
/
51
Road trip
61
/
52
Performance
33
/
27
Cargo
37
/
33
Practical
45
/
43
Premium
44
/
45
Winter
76
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q3 30 TDI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Audi Q3 30 TDI
Mercedes-Benz CLA 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 CLA 200d
- Efficient for its class at 4.8 L/100 km, keeping fuel use low on long drives.
- Strong safety standing in its class.
- Balanced performance (0–100 km/h in 8.0 s, 150 hp, 300 Nm) for everyday driving.
- Five seats and a 460 L trunk support family duty and weekend trips.
- Not aimed at performance driving despite respectable figures.
- Cargo-heavy tasks may exceed the flexibility of the 460 L luggage area.
- Diesel powertrain may not suit buyers who prefer petrol or hybrid feel.
- Price targets segment value rather than bargain pricing.
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 CLA 200d if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d puts out 150 hp vs 116 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.