The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA is one car that is fun to drive. Inside it, you will feel the comfort that it promises to car lovers out there. The spacious interior adds a level of coziness to its elegant cabin as well.
With the Prestige trim discontinued in the 2022 Audi Q3, what else can you expect? Well, the ride has high-class cabin materials and straightforward technologies. When compared to the GLA, however, it loses in terms of fuel economy.
Design & Style
The 2022 GLA has an amazingly big space at the trunk. It can cover room for 50.5 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded. It can seat up to five people, without any power at all. There is plenty of legroom and headroom on both rows of seats. Seats are comfy and supportive all throughout the cabin too. There are plenty of top-notch materials in the cabin as well.
The Audi Q3, meanwhile, has a total of 48 cubic feet cargo space when the rear seats are folded. In total, it can seat up to five people. It comes standard with leather upholstery, heated, and 12-way power-adjustable front seats. The rear seats are confining for some passengers who have tried the ride. In terms of interior quality, this one is gifted with soft-touch surfaces.
Technology & Safety
The GLA carries the Mercedes-Benz User Experience or MBUX infotainment system. This replaced the outdated COMAND® system. This is indeed a refreshing change because of its user-friendliness. It has a seven-inch touch screen, six speakers, HD radio, a touchpad controller, and four USB ports. It also supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Driver aids include vehicle exit warning, crosswind assist, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, driver drowsiness monitoring, and rearview camera.
In the case of the Audi Q3, there are some tech features that are responsive to user inputs. It uses the MMI infotainment system which has an 8.8-inch touch screen. This also has a Bluetooth®, four USB ports, HD radio, and a 10-apeaker audio. It has the wireless version of Apple CarPlay. The ride has only a few standard advanced driver aids. The list includes Audi Pre Sense Basic, Audi Pre Sense Front, lane departure warning, and rearview camera.
Performance
The GLA features a basic turbo-four engine that can reach 221 horsepower in terms of output. There are variations that can be maximized up to 302 horsepower and 382 horsepower. As for the Q3, its four-cylinder turbo engine reaches only up to 228 horsepower of maximum yield. Noticeably, there are rough shifts when stepping on the brakes.
The Bottom Line
This comparison shows how the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA exceeds expectations. It is roomy and comfortable inside, and has a lot of technology and safety features to offer. You also have a variety of choices when it comes to engines. This makes it a better choice over the Q3.
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