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Audi Q4 40 e-tron Sportback
Crossover · Electric · AWD
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Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e
Crossover · Phev
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Sportback
Car A
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Sportback
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron Sportback combines electric AWD, five-seat practicality, and a 500 km range to suit city driving and family use. It’s less suited to performance thrills or cargo-heavy hauling, and the 59,000 price may stretch some budgets.
5 seatsCrossoverElectric5-star safetyAWDElectric
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e is a compact plug-in hybrid that suits city-focused families, pairing a 54 km electric range with very low combined consumption. It balances usable performance with a 5-seat, 435 L layout, offering good value in its segment.
5 seatsCrossoverPhev5-star safety218 hpPlug-in hybrid
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Usage fit

Family 63 / 60
City 67 / 56
Budget / value 42 / 45
Road trip 61 / 50
Performance 33 / 27
Cargo 37 / 31
Practical 46 / 44
Premium 52 / 51
Winter 74 / 34

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q4 40 e-tron Sportback · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi Q4 40 e-tron Sportback Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e
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Pros & cons

Audi Q4 40 e-tron Sportback

  • Electric AWD traction for confident commuting and winter conditions
  • Up to 500 km range from an 82 kWh battery supports longer trips
  • Practical five-seat layout and a rated 535 L trunk fit growing families
  • 204 hp and 310 Nm deliver adequate daily power for everyday driving

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e

  • 54 km electric range covers many daily city trips without using fuel.
  • Low 1.7 combined consumption when charged makes it efficient for its class.
  • Five seats and a 435 L trunk fit compact-family needs and weekend bags.
  • 218 hp, 450 Nm and 0–100 km/h in 6.9 s give confident merging and passing.

Verdict

Pick Audi Q4 40 e-tron Sportback if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Sportback is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250e puts out 218 hp vs 204 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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