Audi Q3 Sportback
Crossover · Gasoline · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
Crossover · Gasoline
Audi Q3 Sportback
Car A
Audi Q3 Sportback
With AWD traction, brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.1 s, and a useful 530 L trunk, the Audi Q3 Sportback suits growing families and road trips while offering good value in its segment. Efficiency is solid for its class, though it isn’t aimed at hardcore performance driving.
5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safetyAWD
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 blends brisk everyday pace with class-efficient consumption, suiting family-compact needs and city commuting. Five seats and a 435-liter trunk cover daily tasks and road trips, but it’s not aimed at cargo-heavy or enthusiast driving.
5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100km224 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 73 / 60
City 51 / 53
Budget / value 61 / 47
Road trip 57 / 50
Performance 30 / 27
Cargo 36 / 31
Practical 54 / 39
Premium 47 / 47
Winter 74 / 34

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q3 Sportback · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi Q3 Sportback Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
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Pros & cons

Audi Q3 Sportback

  • AWD confidence for winter and mixed-weather driving
  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 6.1 s for easy merging and overtakes
  • 530 L trunk and five seats fit growing families and road trips
  • Good value in its segment at around 40,000 with solid efficiency

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km, easing fuel costs in mixed driving
  • Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.7 s for confident merging and passing
  • Practical five-seat cabin and 435 L trunk suit small families and weekend trips
  • Good value in its segment around 36,700 among premium compacts

Verdict

Pick Audi Q3 Sportback if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Audi Q3 Sportback is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 puts out 224 hp vs 180 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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