Audi Q2 GA vs Mercedes-Benz GLA H247

Audi Q2

GA · 2016 – 2026

The first-generation Q2 (GA), Audi’s compact crossover.

Mercedes-Benz GLA

H247 · 2020 – 2026

The second-generation GLA on the MFA2 platform.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi Q2

Pick the Q2 for a compact, agile premium SUV with efficient engines.

Best engine: The 30/35 TFSI (petrol).

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Pick this one if…

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Pick the GLA for a raised driving position, space and efficient engines in a compact premium SUV.

Best engine: The GLA 200 (petrol) or GLA 200 d / GLA 220 d (diesel) — the sweet spot.

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Performance

EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs M282 GLA 200 · Petrol

	Audi Q2	Mercedes-Benz GLA
Power	150 hp	163 hp Winner
Torque	250 Nm	250 Nm
0–100 km/h	8,5 s Winner	8,7 s
Top speed	211 km/h Winner	210 km/h
Power-to-weight	111,1 hp/t Winner	110,1 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	128 g/km Winner	140 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	5,6 L/100km Winner	5,9 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q2	Mercedes-Benz GLA
Boot	405 L	435 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.050 L	1.430 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,60 m	2,73 m Winner
Length	4,19 m	4,41 m
Ground clearance	14,7 cm	14,3 cm
Turning circle	11,1 m Winner	11,4 m
Towing capacity (braked)	1.600 kg	1.800 kg Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q2	Mercedes-Benz GLA
Platform	MQB A1 (transverse)	MFA2 (front-wheel-drive base)
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	EA211 1.0/1.4/1.5 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI	M282/M260 petrol · OM654 diesel · plug-in hybrid
Transmission	S tronic (DSG)	7-speed 7G-DCT
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d	Euro 6d-TEMP
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi Q2

DQ200 DSG service
Infotainment (early cars)
Water pump needs checking

Mercedes-Benz GLA

M282 (1.3): thermostat/cooling and elevated oil consumption reported
Early OM654 diesel: rocker arm / camshaft concerns
7G-DCT/8G-DCT needs earlier-than-official fluid changes
MBUX software glitches (mostly resolved by updates)

Pros

Audi Q2

Compact and city-friendly
Good all-round visibility
Efficient TFSI engines

Mercedes-Benz GLA

435 L boot growing to ~1,430 L — roomy for a subcompact SUV
Efficient OM654 2.0 diesel (GLA 200 d: 150 hp / 320 Nm, ~4.8 L/100 km)
MFA2 platform with MBUX and optional 4MATIC
GLA 250 e PHEV: 218 hp and 450 Nm, company-car friendly

Cons

Audi Q2

Firm ride
Small boot and dated early infotainment

Mercedes-Benz GLA

OM654 diesel: AdBlue/DPF watch-points with lots of short trips
Dual-clutch gearbox needs earlier-than-official fluid changes
Early M282 (1.3): elevated oil consumption reported

Driving experience

Audi Q2

Comfortable, quiet and more premium than its size suggests. The Q2 steers accurately with light, consistent weighting, rides firmly but acceptably, and feels planted and easy to place. Front-drive versions are efficient; quattro adds strong traction on the 2.0-litre cars. The 1.5 TFSI is smooth and willing, the 2.0 TDI is the economical distance choice, and the 2.0 TFSI adds genuine pace. The S tronic is quick. It is a polished, techy small crossover that trades a little boot and rear space for a more premium feel than the T-Cross.

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Comfortable, easy and closer to a hatchback than an SUV to drive. The GLA rides smoothly, stays quiet at speed, and steers lightly and precisely with little feedback. The 2.0-litre M260 petrol is smooth and pulls strongly from low revs; the OM654 diesel is the one for high mileage, nearly inaudible on the motorway; the 250 e plug-in covers short trips on electric power. The dual-clutch gearbox is quick once moving, though it can hesitate from a standstill. There is little here for keen drivers — the GLA puts comfort, quietness and the tech-heavy cabin ahead of any sporting pretension.