How does the performance compare between Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d 4MATIC and Audi Q3 40 TFSI Premium Plus?

The Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d 4MATIC delivers 188 bhp @ 3800 rpm power and 400 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm torque, compared to Audi Q3 40 TFSI Premium Plus which produces 187.74 bhp @ 4200 - 6000 rpm power and 320 Nm @ 1500 - 4100 rpm torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d 4MATIC ₹ 50.87 Lakh

Audi Q3 40 TFSI Premium Plus ₹ 47.55 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d 4MATIC vs Audi Q3 40 TFSI Premium Plus

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

Mercedes Benz

Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d 4MATIC

₹ 50.87 Lakh

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Audi

Audi Q3 40 TFSI Premium Plus

₹ 47.55 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

188 bhp @ 3800 rpm

Power

187.74 bhp @ 4200 - 6000 rpm

400 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm

Torque

320 Nm @ 1500 - 4100 rpm

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

Engine / Motor

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

Automatic (DCT)

Gearbox

Automatic (DCT)

4matic AWD

Drivetrain

Quattro AWD

Diesel

Fuel

Petrol

18.9 km/l

Economy / Range

14.93 km/l

5 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d 4MATIC	Audi Q3 40 TFSI Premium Plus
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 50.87 Lakh	₹ 47.55 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1950 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Diesel	Petrol
Engine Type	2.0L OM654 Turbocharged I4	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Power	188 bhp @ 3800 rpm	187.74 bhp @ 4200 - 6000 rpm
Torque	400 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm	320 Nm @ 1500 - 4100 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (Dual Clutch Transmission) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	7 Speed S Tronic, Automatic (Dual Clutch Transmission) - 7 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	4matic AWD (All Wheel Drive)	Quattro AWD (All Wheel Drive)
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Engine Misc	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Fuel Economy	18.9 km/l	14.93 km/l
Fuel Capacity	—	62.4 litres
Electric Range	—	896 Km
Body
Length	4436 mm	4482 mm
Width	2020 mm	1849 mm
Height	1611 mm	1607 mm
Wheelbase	2729 mm	2680 mm
Turn Radius	6 metres	5.5 metres
Front Tyre	235 / 45 R19	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyre	235 / 45 R19	235 / 55 R18
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	McPherson Struts
Rear Suspension	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	4-Link Axle
Steering	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Kerb weight	—	1700 kg
Safety
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Front Brake	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake	Disc	Ventilated 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	Yes
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Park Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dynamic Brake Lights	Yes	—
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	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
NCAP Rating	—	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
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Exterior
Number of Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	—
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	—
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	LED	LED on front, Halogen on rear
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
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Chrome Exhaust	Yes	Yes
Rub Strips	Silver	—
Roof Antenna	—	Yes
Interior
Interior	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Aluminium
Seating Capacity	5 Person	5 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	2 Rows
Driver Seat	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)	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)
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) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	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)
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	Yes
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seat Back Pocket	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Full	Full
Rear Seat Split	40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	Yes
Interior Colour	Black with Contrast Red Stitching, optional Light Aluminium Trim	Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige
Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Leather
Leather Steering	Yes	Yes
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	—
Boot Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote
Anti Glare Mirror	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal Only
Interior Ambient Light	64	—
Interior Ambient Lights	Multi-colour	Yes
Puddle Lamp	Yes	—
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Vanity Mirror Light	Co-Driver Only	—
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	—
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	10.25 inch	18 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Integrated Music System	Yes	Yes
Speakers	6+	10
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	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	Yes	—
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	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	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Keyless Button Start	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
Rear Wiper	Yes	—
Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Vanity Mirror	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	2	1
Cupholder	Front & Rear	Front Only
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	—	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)	8	3
Warranty (Km)	Unlimited	50000
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d 4MATIC and Audi Q3 40 TFSI Premium Plus.

The Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d 4MATIC is priced at ₹ 50.87 Lakh, while the Audi Q3 40 TFSI Premium Plus is priced at ₹ 47.55 Lakh.

The Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d 4MATIC delivers 188 bhp @ 3800 rpm power and 400 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm torque, compared to the Audi Q3 40 TFSI Premium Plus which produces 187.74 bhp @ 4200 - 6000 rpm power and 320 Nm @ 1500 - 4100 rpm torque.

Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d 4MATIC features a Automatic (DCT) gearbox with Diesel fuel, while Audi Q3 40 TFSI Premium Plus comes with a Automatic (DCT) gearbox and Petrol fuel.