Audi Q3 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016]

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016]. The Audi Q3 price is Rs. 51.36 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016] price is Rs. 32.00 Lakh. The Audi Q3 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016] is available in 2143 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Q3 provides the mileage of 14.93 kmpl and CLA [2015-2016] provides the mileage of 17.9 kmpl.

Q3 vs CLA [2015-2016] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q3	CLA [2015-2016]
Price	Rs. 51.36 Lakh	Rs. 32.00 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. 51.36 Lakh

On-Road Price, Sarangarh

Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016]

200 CDI Style (CBU)

Rs. 32.00 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016]

200 CDI Style (CBU)

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

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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 & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Struts
Rear Suspension	4-Link Axle
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 R17
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18	225 / 45 R17

Features

Safety

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

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
Rear AC	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

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

Lighting

Headlights	LED	Projector with Xenon
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, Halogen 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

Brochure

Colours

	Mythos Black Metallic	Mountain Grey
	Navarra Blue Metallic	Jupiter Red
	Nano Grey Metallic	Polar Silver
	Pulse Orange	Cirrus White
	Glacier White Metallic	Cirrus White

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By Vikrant Singh27 Nov 2023

We had the Audi Q3 with us for a couple of months. In this report, we will fill you in on what’s good and what’s not about living with the Q3.

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By Ninad Mirajgaonkar07 Jul 2014

There are very few things that can get me out at 0530 hours on a Saturday morning after a tiring week. A 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol sedan with AWD is certainly one of them. The rally enthusiast in me is smiling – Mercedes-Benz has used the Japanese formula to build a performance car based on a regular front-wheel-drive sedan.

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Q3 vs CLA [2015-2016] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016]?

Audi Q3 price is Rs. 51.36 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016] price is Rs. 32.00 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Q3 and CLA [2015-2016] 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 (CBU) variant, mileage of CLA [2015-2016] is 17.9kmpl. Thus making CLA [2015-2016] the most fuel efficient as compared to Q3

Q: How is the performance of Q3 compared to CLA [2015-2016]?

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 (CBU) variant, 2143 cc Diesel engine of CLA [2015-2016] produces 134 bhp @ 3600 rpm of power and 300 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

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Audi Q3 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA [2015-2016]

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

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

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)

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

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

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