How does the performance compare between Audi Q3 40 TFSI Technology and Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d?

The Audi Q3 40 TFSI Technology delivers 187.74 bhp @ 4200 - 6000 rpm power and 320 Nm @ 1500 - 4100 rpm torque, compared to Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d which produces 188 bhp @ 3800 rpm power and 400 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm torque.

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Audi Q3 40 TFSI Technology ₹ 52.31 Lakh

Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d ₹ 49.72 Lakh

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Audi Q3 40 TFSI Technology vs Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d

Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.

Audi

Audi Q3 40 TFSI Technology

₹ 52.31 Lakh

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Mercedes Benz

Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d

₹ 49.72 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

187.74 bhp @ 4200 - 6000 rpm

Power

188 bhp @ 3800 rpm

320 Nm @ 1500 - 4100 rpm

Torque

400 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm

1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4

Engine / Motor

1950 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.0L OM654 Turbocharged I4

Automatic (DCT)

Gearbox

Automatic (DCT)

Quattro AWD

Drivetrain

FWD

Petrol

Fuel

Diesel

14.93 km/l

Economy / Range

20.8 km/l

5 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Audi Q3 40 TFSI Technology	Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 52.31 Lakh	₹ 49.72 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1950 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Petrol	Diesel
Engine Type	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4	2.0L OM654 Turbocharged I4
Power	187.74 bhp @ 4200 - 6000 rpm	188 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Torque	320 Nm @ 1500 - 4100 rpm	400 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Transmission	7 Speed S Tronic, Automatic (Dual Clutch Transmission) - 7 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (Dual Clutch Transmission) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	Quattro AWD (All Wheel Drive)	FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Fuel Capacity	62.4 litres	—
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Engine Misc	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Electric Range	896 Km	—
Fuel Economy	14.93 km/l	20.8 km/l
Body
Length	4482 mm	4410 mm
Width	1849 mm	2020 mm
Height	1607 mm	1611 mm
Wheelbase	2680 mm	2729 mm
Turn Radius	5.5 metres	6 metres
Kerb weight	1700 kg	—
Front Tyre	235 / 55 R18	235 / 50 R18
Rear Tyre	235 / 55 R18	235 / 50 R18
Front Suspension	McPherson Struts	MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	4-Link Axle	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Steering	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Safety
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	—
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Front Brake	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake	Ventilated Disc	Disc
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	—
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Park Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Dynamic Brake Lights	—	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	—	Yes
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Exterior
Number of Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	LED	LED
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	LED on front, Halogen on rear	LED
ORVM	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Roof Antenna	Yes	—
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Chrome Exhaust	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	—	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	—	Yes
Rub Strips	—	Silver
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Scuff Plates	Aluminium	Metallic
Seating Capacity	5 Person	5 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	2 Rows
Driver Seat	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Front Passenger Seat	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	Yes
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seat Back Pocket	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Full	Full
Rear Seat Split	60:40 split	40:20:40 split
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	Yes
Interior Colour	Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige	Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Artificial Leather
Leather Steering	Yes	Yes
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Silver
Door Pockets	Front	Front & Rear
Boot Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Opening and Closing
Anti Glare Mirror	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Interior Ambient Lights	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Cabin Boot Access	—	Yes
Interior Ambient Light	—	64
Puddle Lamp	—	Yes
Vanity Mirror Light	—	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp	—	Yes
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	18 inch	10.25 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Integrated Music System	Yes	Yes
Speakers	10	6+
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS	Yes	Yes
Auxiliary Port	Yes	Yes
Radio	Yes	Yes
USB	Yes	Yes
Instrument	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Multi-Function Display	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	—	Yes
Alexa	—	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Window One Touch Down	All	All
Window One Touch Up	All	All
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Vanity Mirror	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	1	2
Cupholder	Front Only	Front & Rear
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	—
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes
Keyless Button Start	—	Yes
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Other
Find My Car	—	Yes
Geofencing	—	Yes
Car Status Via App	—	Yes
Emergency Call System	—	Yes
OTA Update	—	Yes
AC On Off via App	—	Yes
Car Unlock via App	—	Yes
Remote Light Flash via App	—	Yes
Warranty
Warranty (Years)	3	8
Warranty (Km)	50000	Unlimited
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Audi Q3 40 TFSI Technology and Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d.

The Audi Q3 40 TFSI Technology is priced at ₹ 52.31 Lakh, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d is priced at ₹ 49.72 Lakh.

The Audi Q3 40 TFSI Technology delivers 187.74 bhp @ 4200 - 6000 rpm power and 320 Nm @ 1500 - 4100 rpm torque, compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d which produces 188 bhp @ 3800 rpm power and 400 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm torque.

Audi Q3 40 TFSI Technology features a Automatic (DCT) gearbox with Petrol fuel, while Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d comes with a Automatic (DCT) gearbox and Diesel fuel.