Audi Q3 vs Mercedes-Benz SL

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz SL. The Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz SL price is Rs. 99.94 Lakh. The Audi Q3 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz SL is available in 3498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Q3 provides the mileage of 14.93 kmpl.

Q3 vs SL Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q3	SL
Price	Rs. 44.25 Lakh	Rs. 99.94 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	3498 cc
Power	192 bhp	312 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

Rs. 44.25 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz SL

350

Rs. 99.94 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

Mercedes-Benz SL

350

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BROCHURE
COLOURS

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FEATURES
BROCHURE
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	3498 cc, In V Shape
Engine Type	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm	312 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm	360 Nm @ 4900 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	14.93View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	896
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Struts	Coil spring with stabilisers
Rear Suspension	4-Link Axle	Coil spring with stabilisers
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)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R18	255 / 45 R17
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18	255 / 45 R17

Features

Safety

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
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
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1

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-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	18
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	10
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mythos Black Metallic
	Navarra Blue Metallic
	Nano Grey Metallic
	Pulse Orange
	Glacier White Metallic

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Q3 vs SL Comparison FAQs

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

Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz SL price is Rs. 99.94 Lakh. Hence Audi Q3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

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 350 variant, 3498 cc Petrol engine of SL produces 312 bhp @ 6500 rpm of power and 360 Nm @ 4900 rpm of torque.

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Audi Q3 vs Mercedes-Benz SL

Length (mm)	4482	4562
Width (mm)	1849	1820
Height (mm)	1607	1317
Wheelbase (mm)	2680	2560
Kerb Weight (kg)	1700	1825

Doors (Doors)	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2
Bootspace (litres)	355	235
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	62.4	80

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
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

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

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

Headlights	LED
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

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