Audi Q3 50 TDI vs Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d

Audi Q3 50 TDI

Suv · Diesel · AWD

Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d

Suv · Diesel

Car A

Audi Q3 50 TDI

The Audi Q3 50 TDI pairs efficient diesel economy with AWD traction, making it well-suited to growing families and longer trips. It’s quick enough for everyday confidence and practical, but not built for performance driving or heavy cargo.

5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safetyAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d

The Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d prioritizes efficiency and steady performance while offering enough space for family life. It suits growing families and frequent road-trippers who value low consumption over outright speed.

5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety4.4 L/100km

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 62

City 49 / 50

Budget / value 46 / 47

Road trip 60 / 52

Performance 32 / 29

Cargo 37 / 33

Practical 44 / 44

Premium 48 / 48

Winter 76 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q3 50 TDI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi Q3 50 TDI Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Audi Q3 50 TDI

Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km combined, ideal for commuting and road trips
AWD traction adds confidence in winter and variable conditions
Practical five-seat layout with a 530 L trunk for family gear
Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.3 s aids merging and overtakes
Not aimed at performance driving despite decent acceleration
530 L cargo area may be limiting for cargo-heavy use
Seats only five; no third-row option for larger families
Price of 44,400 may exceed tighter budgets

Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d

Efficient for its class, with combined consumption of 4.4 L/100 km
Signals a strong standing for safety
400 Nm torque helps confident highway passing and relaxed cruising
Five seats and a 460 L trunk fit growing families and road trips
Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 7.9 s
Cargo-heavy use may outgrow the 460 L trunk
Around 45k; consider if this fits your budget
Drive type not listed; confirm if you need AWD

Verdict

Pick Audi Q3 50 TDI if…

Lower entry price

Audi Q3 50 TDI starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d if…

Performance & capability

Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi Q3 50 TDI

Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d

Verdict

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