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Mercedes-Benz GLA 35 AMG
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLA 35 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 35 AMG blends strong power with compact 5-seat practicality, making it a capable family compact with weekend pace. It offers good value in its segment for this level of performance.
5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety306 hp
Audi Q3 Sportback
Car B
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 safety7.5 L/100kmAWD
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 60 / 73
City 48 / 51
Budget / value 39 / 61
Road trip 50 / 57
Performance 29 / 30
Cargo 31 / 36
Practical 37 / 54
Premium 51 / 47
Winter 34 / 74

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLA 35 AMG · Orange = Audi Q3 Sportback

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLA 35 AMG Audi Q3 Sportback
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLA 35 AMG

  • 306 hp and 5.1 s 0–100 km/h enable confident passing and highway merges.
  • Five seats and a 435-liter trunk suit daily family use and road trips.
  • Signals strong safety standing within its segment.
  • Price of 47,000 represents good value in its performance set.

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

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 35 AMG if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLA 35 AMG is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Audi Q3 Sportback if…
All-wheel drive
Audi Q3 Sportback's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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