Audi Q3 40 TDI vs Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d

Audi Q3 40 TDI

Suv · Diesel · AWD

Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d

Suv · Diesel

Car A

Audi Q3 40 TDI

A capable five-seat diesel with AWD, the Q3 40 TDI balances efficiency (5.5 L/100 km) and everyday practicality for growing families and road trips. It leans toward reliability and safety rather than outright performance, offering good value in its segment at this price point.

5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety190 hpAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d

The Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d prioritizes efficiency and everyday practicality, with 4.5 L/100 km consumption and space for a small family. It suits city use and longer trips, but isn’t aimed at performance or cargo-heavy duties.

5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety4.5 L/100km

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 75 / 62

City 50 / 52

Budget / value 66 / 50

Road trip 61 / 51

Performance 35 / 27

Cargo 37 / 32

Practical 57 / 43

Premium 46 / 45

Winter 76 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q3 40 TDI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi Q3 40 TDI Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d

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Pros & cons

Audi Q3 40 TDI

AWD traction supports winter and mixed-road conditions
Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km for commuting and long trips
Practical five-seat layout and 530 L trunk suit growing families
Emphasis on reliability and safety for family duty
Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 8.3 s is modest
530 L cargo space may fall short for cargo-heavy use
Diesel-only powertrain won’t suit buyers seeking petrol or hybrid
Seats five only; no seven-seat flexibility

Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d

Efficient for its class at 4.5 L/100 km
Five seats and a 435 L boot cover typical family-compact needs
Balanced performance (150 hp, 0-100 km/h in 8.7 s) for daily driving
Good value in its segment around 37,000 if efficiency is a priority
Middling acceleration means it won’t satisfy performance-focused drivers
435 L cargo space may be limiting for bulky gear
Diesel powertrain may not align with every preference or usage pattern
Price may be high if you only need basic transport

Verdict

Pick Audi Q3 40 TDI if…

Lower entry price

Audi Q3 40 TDI starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d if…

Performance & capability

Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi Q3 40 TDI

Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d

Verdict

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