Audi Q3 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz CLA. The Audi Q3 price is Rs. 43.81 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLA price is Rs. 31.72 Lakh. The Audi Q3 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz CLA is available in 2143 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Q3 provides the mileage of 14.93 kmpl and CLA provides the mileage of 17.9 kmpl.

Q3 vs CLA Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q3	CLA
Price	Rs. 43.81 Lakh	Rs. 31.72 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	2143 cc
Power	192 bhp	134 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

Rs. 43.81 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz CLA

200 CDI Style

Rs. 31.72 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

Mercedes-Benz CLA

200 CDI Style

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
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COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)	222
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.3
City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)	7.89
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)	14.22
Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2143 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm	134 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm	300 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	14.93View Mileage Details	17.9View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	896
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4482 4630
Width (mm)
1849 1777
Height (mm)
1607 1432
Wheelbase (mm)
2680 2699
Kerb Weight (kg)
1700 1570
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
355 470
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
62.4 56

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Struts	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	4-Link Axle	Four-link
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.5	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R18	225 / 45 R16
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18	225 / 45 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags		6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Aluminium
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front	Front
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, Halogen on rear	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	18
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	10	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
50000 Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Mythos Black Metallic	Cavansite Blue
	Navarra Blue Metallic	Mountain Grey
	Chronos Gray Metallic	Jupiter Red
	Pulse Orange	Polar Silver
	Glacier White Metallic	Polar White

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Q3 vs CLA Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz CLA?

Audi Q3 price is Rs. 43.81 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLA price is Rs. 31.72 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz CLA is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Q3 and CLA is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 40 TFSI Premium variant, mileage of Q3 is 14.93kmpl and for the 200 CDI Style variant, mileage of CLA is 17.9kmpl. Thus making CLA the most fuel efficient as compared to Q3

Q: How is the performance of Q3 compared to CLA?

For the 40 TFSI Premium variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q3 produces 192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm of torque. For the 200 CDI Style variant, 2143 cc Diesel engine of CLA produces 134 bhp @ 3600 rpm of power and 300 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Q3 and CLA, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare Q3 and CLA comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Audi Q3 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA

Length (mm)	4482	4630
Width (mm)	1849	1777
Height (mm)	1607	1432
Wheelbase (mm)	2680	2699
Kerb Weight (kg)	1700	1570

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	355	470
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	62.4	56

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	50000	Unlimited