Audi Q3 Sportback vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Audi

Q3 Sportback

From ₹54.25 Lakh

Q3 Sportback version

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Mercedes-Benz

GLA

From ₹51.8 Lakh

GLA version

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Audi Q3 SportbackQ3 Sportback Technology · ₹54.25 Lakh

Only differences

Mercedes-Benz GLAGLA 200 · ₹51.8 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Q3 Sportback: ₹54.25 Lakh GLA: ₹51.8 Lakh (ahead) GLA ₹2.45 lakh cheaper

Airbags Q3 Sportback: 6 airbags GLA: 7 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet

Mileage Q3 Sportback: 14.9 kmpl GLA: 17.4 kmpl (ahead) ARAI claim

Power Q3 Sportback: 190 hp (ahead) GLA: 163 hp Torque 320 vs 270 Nm

Boot Q3 Sportback: 530 litres (ahead) GLA: 425 litres Length 4,500 vs 4,412 mm

Versions Q3 Sportback: 1 GLA: 3 (ahead) Only GLA: diesel, automatic

Pick the Q3 Sportback for more power and the bigger boot.

Pick the GLA for the lower price, more airbags, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 6)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹54.25 Lakh

₹51.8 Lakh

On-road in

₹60.19 Lakh

₹57.49 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹1,01,123 a month

₹96,595 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, automatic

Power

190 hp

163 hp

Torque

320 Nm

270 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Mileage

14.9 kmpl

17.4 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Compact Luxury Coupe SUV

Compact Luxury SUV

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol / Diesel

Displacement

1,984 cc (2.0L)

1,332 cc (1.3L Petrol GLA 200) / 1,950 cc (2.0L Diesel GLA 220d)

Engine Config

2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged TFSI Petrol

1.3L 4-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (163 PS & 270 Nm) / 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo Diesel (190 PS & 400 Nm)

Drivetrain

quattro All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

Front-Wheel Drive (GLA 200) / 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive with Off-Road Engineering Package (GLA 220d)

0-100

7.3 sec

8.7 sec (GLA 200) / 7.3 sec (GLA 220d 4MATIC)

Top Speed

222 km/h

210 km/h (GLA 200) / 219 km/h (GLA 220d)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic

7-Speed Dual-Clutch 7G-DCT (Petrol) / 8-Speed Dual-Clutch 8G-DCT (Diesel & AMG)

Gears

7 / 8

Paddles

Yes

Hybrid

None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc (312 mm)

Ventilated Disc (Front 330 mm)

Rear Brakes

Disc (300 mm)

Solid Disc (Rear 300 mm)

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut with Progressive Steering & Sport Suspension

MacPherson Strut with Comfort Off-Road Suspension

Rear Suspension

4-Link Independent Rear Suspension

Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension

Wheel Type

18-inch 5-Spoke V-Style S-Line Alloy Wheels

18-inch 5-Twin-Spoke Alloy Wheels (Progressive Line) / 19-inch AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Alloys (AMG Line)

Tyre Size

235/55 R18 Tubeless Radial

235/55 R18 (or 235/50 R19) Tubeless Radial Runflat

Spare Wheel

Space Saver Spare Wheel

Space Saver Spare Wheel under luggage floor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

4,500 mm

4,412 mm

Width

1,843 mm

1,834 mm (2,020 mm with mirrors)

Height

1,567 mm

1,616 mm

Wheelbase

2,680 mm

2,729 mm

Ground Clearance

170 mm

183 mm (Unladen SUV clearance)

Kerb Weight

1,700 kg

1,570 kg - 1,685 kg

Boot Space

530 Litres (expandable to 1,400 L)

425 Litres (expandable to 1,420 L with 40:20:40 folding seats)

Fuel Tank

60 Litres

43 Litres (GLA 200) / 51 Litres (GLA 220d 4MATIC)

Turning Radius

5.9 m

5.7 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

Not tested in this form. The Q3 SUV scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2018). That rating has since expired.

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2019). Adult occupant 36.6/38, child occupant 44.5/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2026.

Airbags

6 Airbags (Dual front, side thorax, curtain)

7 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front side thorax, full curtain, driver knee airbag)

ESP/TC

Yes (ESC, ABS, EBD, Progressive Steering, Hill Descent Control)

Yes (ESP with Curve Dynamic Assist, Off-Road ABS, Downhill Speed Regulation DSR, Active Brake Assist)

ADAS

Level 1 (Cruise Control, Park Assist Plus, Audi Pre Sense)

Level 1 (Active Brake Assist, Attention Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Active Parking Assist PARKTRONIC)

Camera

Rear View Camera with Front & Rear Parking Sensors

360-Degree Surround View Camera (AMG Line / Facelift) / Reversing Camera with Active Park Assist

TPMS

Yes (TPMS)

Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer seats & front passenger)

Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

10.1-inch MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch

Dual 10.25-inch Widescreen Displays: 10.25-inch Touchscreen with MBUX Gen 7, Off-Road Display & Voice Control

Digital Cluster

12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus

10.25-inch Full Digital Color Instrument Cluster with Customizable Views

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

Audi Connect myAudi App Integration

Mercedes me connect Suite with Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Vehicle Tracking, Geo-Fencing, Live Traffic Updates

Audio System

Audi Sound System (10 speakers 180W with Subwoofer)

Mercedes-Benz Sound System (10 speakers 225W output) / Burmester Surround Sound (AMG Line)

Sunroof

Panoramic Glass Sunroof with Power Blind

Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Power Sunblind

Seat Features

Power-Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar Support

Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function (3 Settings) & 4-Way Lumbar Support in Artico/Microcut Fabric

Climate Control

2-Zone Deluxe Automatic Climate Control with Rear Vents

2-Zone Automatic Climate Control THERMATIC with Rear Center Air Vents

Wireless Charger

Yes (Audi Phone Box Light Wireless Charging)

Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

LED Headlights with Dynamic Turn Indicators

High-Performance Full LED Headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist & Signature LED DRLs

Tail Lights

LED Rear Combination Lights with Dynamic Indicators

Two-Piece Full LED Tail Lamps with Light Guide Elements

Fog/DRLs

LED DRLs & All-Weather Cornering Fog Lamps

Front LED Fog Lamps & Rugged SUV Body Cladding with Roof Rails

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)

3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Warranty + 8 Years / Unlimited km Engine & Transmission Warranty

Service Interval

12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions

1 version

3 versions

Price range

₹54.25 Lakh

₹51.8 Lakh – ₹55 Lakh

Colours

5 colours

4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

Q3 Sportback Technology₹54.25 Lakh GLA 200₹51.8 Lakh GLA ₹2.45 lakh less

Only the GLA sells a diesel, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹53 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Q3 Sportback Q3 Sportback Technology against GLA GLA 200

City	Q3 Sportback	GLA	Gap
Mumbai	₹61.81 Lakh	₹59.05 Lakh	GLA ₹2.77 lakh less
Pune	₹61.81 Lakh	₹59.05 Lakh	GLA ₹2.77 lakh less
New Delhi	₹60.19 Lakh	₹57.49 Lakh	GLA ₹2.70 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹64.59 Lakh	₹61.7 Lakh	GLA ₹2.89 lakh less
Chennai	₹65.69 Lakh	₹62.75 Lakh	GLA ₹2.94 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹66.26 Lakh	₹63.29 Lakh	GLA ₹2.96 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Q3 Sportback or the GLA?

The GLA, by ₹2.45 lakh on the versions compared here: Q3 Sportback Q3 Sportback Technology at ₹54.25 Lakh against GLA GLA 200 at ₹51.8 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹60.19 Lakh against ₹57.49 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The GLA claims 17.4 kmpl against 14.9 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Q3 Sportback: not tested in this form; the Q3 SUV scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2018, since expired). The GLA: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The Q3 Sportback has 6 airbags and the GLA 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Q3 Sportback Q3 Sportback Technology makes 190 hp and 320 Nm and the GLA GLA 200 makes 163 hp and 270 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Q3 Sportback is 88 mm longer. Boot space is 530 litres in the Q3 Sportback and 425 litres in the GLA.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,01,123 a month for the Q3 Sportback and ₹96,595 for the GLA, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.