Car A
Audi Q3 35 TFSI
The Audi Q3 35 TFSI balances AWD confidence, efficient petrol running, and practical space for growing families and road trips. It’s less compelling for performance thrills or maximum cargo needs.
Audi Q3 35 TFSI
Suv · Gasoline · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180
Suv · Gasoline
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 suits buyers prioritizing efficiency and sensible family-compact usability over performance. It offers good value in its segment with low fuel consumption and strong safety and reliability signals.
Why compared
cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
65
/
69
City
50
/
50
Budget / value
49
/
65
Road trip
60
/
50
Performance
32
/
28
Cargo
37
/
28
Practical
44
/
53
Premium
45
/
45
Winter
76
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q3 35 TFSI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 180
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Audi Q3 35 TFSI
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Audi Q3 35 TFSI
- AWD traction supports winter driving and mixed-weather road trips
- Efficient for its class, with 5.8 combined consumption for commutes and long distances
- Family-ready cabin: 5 seats and a 530 L trunk handle everyday gear
- Adequate pace for daily use (150 hp, 0–100 km/h in 8.4 s)
- Not for performance seekers; acceleration and 150 hp are modest
- Cargo-heavy use may outgrow the 530 L trunk
- Petrol-only setup offers no electrified efficiency gains
- At 34,900, the price may exceed tight budgets
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180
- Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km
- Good value in its segment at an indicated 35,000 price point
- Five seats suit small-family and daily-use needs
- Safety and reliability rank strongly in our signals
- Modest pace: 0–100 km/h in 8.7 s and 136 hp won’t please performance-focused drivers
- 370-liter trunk limits cargo-heavy or bulky-item hauling
- Petrol-only powertrain; no hybrid or electric option
- Price may exceed very tight compact-car budgets
Verdict
Pick Audi Q3 35 TFSI if…
Lower entry price
Audi Q3 35 TFSI starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.