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Audi A3 Limousine vs Mercedes GLB comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 50,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Mercedes GLB?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Mercedes GLB: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter

Mercedes GLB

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  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A3 Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Mercedes GLB costs 50,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,927 £.

GLB

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Limousine offers a bit more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes GLB takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLB delivers very slightly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is substantially lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 840 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers clearly more boot space – 540 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLB carries very slightly more – 500 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £27,700
A3 Limousine

Audi A3 Limousine

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Audi A3 Limousine
Mercedes GLB

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Audi A3 Limousine

The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.

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Mercedes GLB

The Mercedes GLB is a practical compact SUV that mixes boxy, family-friendly space with premium German polish, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want usefulness without pretension. It drives with a confident, composed feel and somehow manages to look both rugged and refined — the grown-up SUV that still likes to have fun.

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Audi A3 Limousine
Mercedes GLB

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 58,300 £
Price
50,600 - 62,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
614 - 631 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
540 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 7.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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