Audi Q3 Sportback vs Mercedes-Benz GLA (2026)
Audi Q3 Sportback (₹54.25 Lakh) and Mercedes-Benz GLA (₹51.80 Lakh – ₹55.00 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mercedes-Benz GLA is more affordable — it starts ₹2.45 Lakh lower than the Audi Q3 Sportback.
Specification Comparison
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Audi Q3 Sportback in short
The Q3 Sportback is the coupe-roofed version of the Q3, sold in India as a single S line variant at ₹54.25 lakh — the most affordable coupe-SUV from a German luxury brand here. It carries the same 190 PS 2.0L TFSI petrol and standard quattro as the regular Q3, trading some practicality for the sloping roofline and sportier S line trim. No direct coupe-SUV rival exists at its price; the standard Q3, BMW X1 and Mercedes GLA are the cross-shops.
Full Q3 Sportback prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz GLA in short
The GLA is the entry point to Mercedes-Benz SUV ownership in India, priced ₹51.80–55.00 lakh across three variants. The 2024 facelift carries a 163 PS 1.3L turbo-petrol (GLA 200) or a 190 PS 2.0L diesel with 4MATIC all-wheel drive (GLA 220d), both with dual-clutch automatics. It is the only car in its class to pair a diesel with AWD, and its 425-litre boot is usable for the footprint. Rivals are the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40.
Full GLA prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q3 Sportback or GLA?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is more affordable — it starts ₹2.45 Lakh lower than the Audi Q3 Sportback. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q3 Sportback vs GLA — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q3 Sportback — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLA — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q3 Sportback or the GLA?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is more affordable — it starts ₹2.45 Lakh lower than the Audi Q3 Sportback. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.