Audi Q3 40 TFSI vs Mercedes-Benz CLA 180

Audi Q3 40 TFSI

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz CLA 180

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

Audi Q3 40 TFSI

The Audi Q3 40 TFSI blends everyday family usefulness with all‑weather assurance thanks to AWD and efficient petrol consumption. It’s roomy enough for growing families and road trips, with performance that’s capable rather than sporty.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety190 hpAWD

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.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety5.5 L/100km

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 69

City 49 / 50

Budget / value 48 / 65

Road trip 61 / 50

Performance 32 / 28

Cargo 37 / 28

Practical 43 / 53

Premium 46 / 45

Winter 76 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q3 40 TFSI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 180

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi Q3 40 TFSI Mercedes-Benz CLA 180

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Pros & cons

Audi Q3 40 TFSI

AWD traction adds confidence for winter and wet conditions
Efficient for its class with 6.5 combined consumption
Practical 530 L trunk and five seats suit growing families and road trips
Usable performance: 190 hp and 0–100 km/h in 7.4 s handle daily needs
You want thrilling performance; this favors composure over speed
You need maximum cargo capacity; 530 L may be limiting for bulky loads
You require seven seats; it seats five only
Your top priority is the lowest purchase price; around 35,000 may stretch 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 40 TFSI if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Audi Q3 40 TFSI is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your 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.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi Q3 40 TFSI

Mercedes-Benz CLA 180

Verdict

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