Teacher Zhang is my college classmate, who is engaged in the education industry and has a stable income. He is very concerned about the quality, safety and control configuration of the car when choosing a car. After comparison, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Audi Q3 are finally delineated, and then we will help Teacher Zhang analyze which model is more suitable for him.
Interview prospective car owners:
(1) What is the car purchase budget? Are you going to pay in full or consider applying for a loan?
Zhang: I just got a considerable year-end bonus, and with the existing savings, the total budget is about 350 thousand. I'm going to buy a car in full.
(2) What elements do you need for a car in your mind?
Mr. Zhang: This owner uses it for commuting. Spending so much money on luxury brand models is nothing more than buying a car with good quality and safety performance. As for space, there is no special requirement, as long as it is enough. Of course, the appearance should be cool enough.
(3) What are your concerns about Mercedes-Benz GLA200 and Audi Q330TFSI?
Mr. Zhang: I like the shapes of these two cars very much. Mercedes-Benz GLA has a very good reputation. The engine power of 1.6T is enough for daily driving, and the materials and workmanship are remarkable. Audi Q3 has a strong sense of science and technology, which left a very deep impression on me.
Card guide file analysis:
As can be seen from the above description, Mr. Zhang's budget is around 350,000, which is the most important for the appearance, safety and control configuration of the vehicle. Next, according to the car purchase cost of Mr. Zhang's target model, we make an in-depth comparison from the aspects of appearance, interior, configuration, space and power to see which of the two models is more suitable for Mr. Zhang.
Car purchase cost of comparison models:
Judging from the above table, the prices of the two selected models are basically the same, both of which are within Mr. Zhang's car purchase budget. Next, let's learn about the specific car purchase cost of these two models for Teacher Zhang.
As can be seen from the above table, the two cars only have different estimates of purchase tax and optional commercial insurance. License fee, vehicle and vessel use tax and traffic accident liability compulsory insurance are consistent. Through the calculation of the total purchase price of the two models, it is concluded that both cars are within Mr. Zhang's purchase budget.
Car demand and expected car price
Appearance contrast
GLA follows the brand-new design language of Mercedes-Benz family. The huge trident star emblem and double horizontal stripes of China Net are highly recognizable, elegant and young and fashionable. The two waistlines on the side of the car significantly enhance the three-dimensional sense of its side through different trends, and the smooth and dynamic lines give it a stretching posture. The shape of the tail is also very simple, and the slightly raised taillights have a high degree of fit with the tail, which gives it an unmistakable recognition.
The front face of Audi Q3 inherits the family design elements. As a young member of Audi SUV series, Q3 also represents the latest design concept of Audi. The iconic hexagonal large-area air intake grille with strong LED daytime running lights looks full of momentum. The style of the whole vehicle is simple, and the straight and slightly inclined waistline echoes the curvature of the roof, but it is not weak and very durable.
Mercedes-Benz GLA and Audi Q3 are both family language designs. Mercedes-Benz GLA is elegant, young and fashionable, while Audi Q3 is simple in vehicle style and movement. Obviously, the appearance of both cars meets Mr. Zhang's requirements.
GLA maintains the family style of Mercedes-Benz, the interior design is still satisfactory, and the standards of technology and materials have not been lowered as a luxury brand because of domestic production. Simple central control design, metal decorative board and round air conditioning outlet provide GLA with a fashionable interior atmosphere that young consumers are willing to accept. In addition, the independently set floating central display screen has clear and delicate screen display effect and Apple CarPlay function.
Everyone is familiar with the interior design of Audi Q3. Simple interior design and good process quality are more important aspects for potential customers of Audi Q3. The application of embracing cockpit and soft plastic casting technology can better meet the needs of consumers. The function buttons of the center console are arranged in order, and the large LCD screen is easy to operate. The leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel feels very good, and it is equipped with multi-function buttons and shift paddles, which increases convenience and driving pleasure.
In terms of interior, GLA continues the luxurious interior atmosphere of Mercedes-Benz, with uniform colors and remarkable details. Q3' s interior also inherits Audi's family-style design style. The slightly old-fashioned interior looks a little dull, but fortunately, it is exquisite in workmanship, which reflects the proper side of luxury brands.
Configuration comparison
From the above table, we can easily see that these two luxury compact SUVs have brought us different convenience and practicality in terms of configuration. Mercedes-Benz GLA is equipped with zero tire pressure, continuous driving, cruise control and voice control system, which are not available in Audi Q3. Audi Q3 is only slightly better than Mercedes-Benz GLA in a few configurations, and GLA is slightly better in the safety configuration and control configuration that Teacher Zhang is most concerned about.
Comparison of differences in appearance, interior decoration and configuration
Spatial contrast
Mercedes-Benz GLA200 still maintains good comfort in the seating space. There is one punch and two fingers in the front head, and one punch in the back head and legs, which is limited by the body size. This performance is not bad. Although Mercedes-Benz officials have not released the specific data of the GLA luggage compartment, the car supports the rear seats to be laid down in proportion, which can fully meet the needs of daily life.
Mercedes-Benz GLA's rear seats support proportional tilting, which can expand additional use space.
Limited by the short wheelbase, Audi Q3 has an average performance in the front/rear legroom, but it still maintains certain advantages compared with the longitudinal performance of GLA. In addition, Q3 performs well in storage space, and the conventional luggage compartment is more practical.
Q3 performs well in storage space, and the conventional luggage compartment is more practical. In the standard state, the trunk volume is 460L L.
Audi Q3 is more inclusive in terms of space comfort, but Mr. Zhang didn't choose an SUV to get more interior space than a car, so the size of the space is not enough to affect his judgment on car selection.
Dynamic contrast
In terms of power, the two models compared adopt turbocharged engines, and the Mercedes-Benz GLA200 fashion version is equipped with 1.6L turbocharged engine; Audi Q330TFSI is equipped with 1.4L turbocharged engine. Although the two models have different displacements, they can meet the daily driving needs of consumers in terms of power performance.
Mercedes-benz GLA200 fashion xing
20 16 Mercedes GLA200 is equipped with 1.6L turbocharged engine, with maximum power115kw (156ps)/5300rpm and maximum torque of 250nm/1250rpm.
In terms of transmission system, it is matched with a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox.
Audi Q330TFSI fashion
In terms of power, the Audi Q330TFSI is equipped with 1.4L turbocharged engine, with the maximum power110KW (150PS)/5000-6000 rpm and the maximum torque of 250 nm/1750-.
In terms of transmission system, it is matched with a 6-speed dual clutch gearbox.