Audi Q3 40 TDI vs Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d

Audi Q3 40 TDI

Suv · Diesel · AWD

Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d

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 safetyAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d

The Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d leans into family practicality and long-distance efficiency, with a big boot and frugal diesel consumption. It favors calm, confident progress over outright performance.

5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety5 L/100km

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 75 / 66

City 50 / 51

Budget / value 66 / 48

Road trip 61 / 55

Performance 35 / 28

Cargo 37 / 40

Practical 57 / 46

Premium 46 / 47

Winter 76 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q3 40 TDI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi Q3 40 TDI Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d

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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 GLB 220d

Efficient for its class at about 5 L/100 km, ideal for commuting and road trips
Generous 570 L cargo space for family gear and luggage
Strong safety ranking signals for family-focused buyers
Confident everyday performance from 190 hp/400 Nm and 0–100 km/h in 8.1 s
Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 8.1 s won’t thrill enthusiasts
Only five seats—no third-row flexibility in this spec
Diesel powertrain may not suit buyers avoiding diesel or mostly short urban trips
Winter capability doesn’t stand out based on signals

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 GLB 220d if…

Performance & capability

Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d 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 GLB 220d

Verdict

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