Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. Audi Q3
In comparing the Mercedes-Benz B-Class to the Audi Q3, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Audi Q3 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class versus the Audi Q3, the Audi Q3 is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz B-Class.
Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. Audi Q3 Pricing
A used 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class ranges from $17,417 to $22,957 while a used 2017 Audi Q3 is priced between $15,995 to $27,297.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class’s base engine makes 177 horsepower, and the Audi Q3 base engine makes 200 horsepower. The B-Class is rated to deliver an average of 85 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 87 miles. The Q3 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 473 miles. The B-Class uses electricity, and the Q3 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Audi Q3 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Audi Q3 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$17,417 - $22,957
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$15,995 - $27,297
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
46.2%
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Audi Q3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
6.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Rankings
Not yet available
Audi Q3 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
13 out of / 67Ranking
19 out of / 67Ranking
23 out of / 67Summary Review
Not yet available
Summary Review
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Trim Levels
B 250e
Audi Q3 Trim Levels
2.0T Premium, 2.0T Premium Plus, 2.0T Prestige, 2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Prestige
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
177 hp
Torque:
251 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
207 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
85 / 82 / 84
Range (city/hwy):
87 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not yet available
Maximum Charging Rate:
3.5 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 473 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Heated Seats:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Heated Seats:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Cargo Space:
21.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
51.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
116.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37 inches
Front Leg Room:
40 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
16.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
48.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3924 lbs
Width:
79.1 inches
Height:
62.5 inches
Length:
171.5 inches
Wheelbase:
106.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3494 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
62.6 inches
Length:
172.8 inches
Wheelbase:
102.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum
Tire Size:
P235/50R18
