With the price of luxury brands down, now young people want to get a luxury brand SUV, it seems not a difficult thing. 300,000 yuan or so budget, we can basically choose to the majority of the luxury brands on the market compact SUVs, such models are the right price, moderate size, enough space, but also has the luxury brand "gold sign". "It seems to be born for young people. Today's cross-evaluation session, we found four 250,000-350,000 yuan or so luxury brand compact SUVs, they are Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW X1, Volvo XC40, we will discuss the four models today who have stronger product power.
BMW X1 and Volvo XC40 have more price advantage
First macro understanding of the four cars of the basic information, Audi Q3 full guideline price range of 278,800-326,200 yuan; Mercedes-Benz GLA for 283,900-344,800 yuan; BMW X1 for 279,800-339,800 yuan; Volvo XC40 for 269,800-354,800 yuan. According to the car understanding emperor offer, Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA perhaps because just after the model change, the two 2023 models are basically no discount at present, BMW X1 and Volvo XC40 terminal price is obviously more competitive.
At the same time, the above four models are available in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions, as well as different power versions of the models, which can also see the concept of luxury brands: as long as everyone's budget is enough, luxury brands are not bad things. However, what needs to be praised is that among the four models, only the Volvo XC40 comes with a 2.0T engine as standard; what needs to be criticized is that the BMW X1 has a three-cylinder engine in its lower models.
In order to compare the fairness of the four cars, we combine the terminal prices of the four cars at this stage, and select the specific models with close prices for comparison, namely Audi Q3 2023 35 TFSI Progressive Dynamic, Mercedes-Benz GLA 2023 GLA 200, BMW X1 2022 sDrive25Li Leading, Volvo XC40 2023 B4 4WD Smart Luxury Edition (hereinafter respectively). (abbreviated as: Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW X1, Volvo XC40), we also take these four models as an example to start today's comparison. (Note: Mercedes-Benz GLA with 2023 model GLA 220, BMW X1 with 2022 model xDrive25Li Premium)
As a luxury car brand, is the exterior design good enough?
The appearance level, luxury brand models generally pay attention to the tone, and most of the luxury brands have more distinctive features elements, let's start talking about the appearance of the four cars. Audi Q3's exterior design is more refined, the front of the car uses the family's typical "big mouth" grille, with the body's harsh lines, as well as the design of the back of the car, its overall visual effect or a strong visual impact.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA' s exterior shape is a bit more modest, its body shape is relatively heavy, the overall lines are also relatively full, the visual effect is very solid. At the same time, the Mercedes-Benz GLA' s headlights and rear taillights are more aggressive, and the visual effect is quite good.
The overall proportion of BMW X1 is also very coordinated, and it adopts the family's signature "double kidney" grille, which has a high visual recognition. At the same time, the side lines of the BMW X1 are slender and the visual effect is very spacious, and the rear end of the car also adopts the typical family design, and the visual effect is also atmospheric.
Volvo XC40 adopts a large number of family elements, its front end adopts the "big mouth" grille, while its "Thor's Hammer" headlights, "Viking Axe" tail lights The visual recognition is quite high. At the same time, the overall proportions of the Volvo XC40 are exquisite, and it is available in seven body colors to meet the needs of different consumers. In terms of appearance, I think the four cars are quite high value, after all, is a luxury brand, its design is still difficult to pass.
Interior: Audi Q3 slightly lost to Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW X1, Volvo XC40
In the interior, the four cars also follow the same family design, in the final product presentation, the four cars also have a large difference in style. At the same time, the workmanship of the four cars is not much of a problem, but the materials used will vary, and the final presentation of the texture also varies. Audi Q3 does not use the latest family design, its center console tilted to the driver's side, with a full LCD instrument panel, large center screen, creating a strong sense of hug, but the car only uses a mechanical gear knob, the visual sense of technology is still almost meaningful. Material, the Audi Q3 overall hard plastic material, the internal texture also has a lot of room for improvement;.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA uses the previous generation of Mercedes-Benz "dual-link screen" design, with the gun barrel instrument panel, its sense of technology, the sense of class is still very good, the overall more durable, and the car also uses the "pocket gear" design, leaving more storage space for the front row. At least in the interior design, Mercedes-Benz is still "yyds". Not enough, the material, Mercedes-Benz GLA is also based on hard plastic, but the overall texture than the Audi Q3 good.
BMW X1's interior follows the family design, its overall layout is very neat, symmetrical design looks quite atmospheric. At the same time, the BMW X1 adopts the "M" sports steering wheel, the suspension center screen and other design elements, the overall visual effect is quite outstanding. In terms of materials, the BMW X1 also uses a lot of plastic parts, but it provides a double color option, with the stitching process, the overall sense of class to do quite well.
The interior of Volvo XC40 also adopts the standard family design, and its center console adopts the standard "T" style layout, the visual effect is quite atmospheric. At the same time, the Volvo XC40 adopts the design of the embedded central control screen, with a simple interior layout, can also enhance the internal sense of class. In terms of materials, the Volvo XC40 uses a lot of environmentally friendly materials, and the door panel at the front of the passenger side also uses a fabric-like fabric, with the stitching process, crystal electronic gear knob, can also enhance the sense of class inside. In terms of the interior, I think the Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW X1, Volvo XC40 are doing pretty well, while the Audi Q3 obviously has room for improvement.
As a compact SUV, is the space big enough?
Space level, although space is not the Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW X1, Volvo XC40 four compact "master" project, but considering that young people will occasionally have the need to travel, this part of our brief look at the space performance of the four cars. From the size point of view, BMW X1's length and wheelbase lead, Volvo XC40's width and height lead, Mercedes-Benz GLA' s overall size is moderate, while the Audi Q3's wheelbase is at the bottom. Reflecting on the actual space, BMW X1 and Volvo XC40 are still more spacious, and Mercedes-Benz GLA and Audi Q3 are not bad enough for both.
Seat function level, in addition to the Mercedes-Benz GLA is only equipped with the main seat power seat, the remaining three models of the front seats are supported by power adjustment. It is worth praising that all four cars have power legrest front seats, but the Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40 are still richer in seat adjustment functions. However, the Volvo XC40 is the only one of the four models equipped with heated seats, while the remaining three models need to be equipped with options.
Rear function level, Audi Q3 and BMW X1 rear seats support front and rear, backrest adjustment, both of which are still good adaptability. At the same time, all four cars are equipped with conventional rear air conditioning vents and charging ports, and the basic functionality of all four cars is not bad.
At the trunk level, the rear seats of all four cars support proportional down, the expansion ability is not bad. At the same time, in addition to the Mercedes-Benz GLA, the remaining three models are equipped with an electric tailgate, the practicality of the three cars will also be better.
Configuration: Volvo XC40 has a richer configuration
Configuration level, after all, the four cars end price gap is not large, the configuration is naturally comparable, which is better and which is worse at a glance, this part of us also to see the four cars configuration performance. Intelligent driving and active safety configuration level, in addition to the BMW X1, the remaining three cars are equipped with active braking function, while the Volvo XC40 is the only model equipped with L2 intelligent driving system; auxiliary / control level, the BMW X1 is not equipped with automatic parking function, which is criticized, the Audi Q3 back-up camera needs to be optional, the Mercedes-Benz GLA is not equipped with back-up radar, which is also criticized ; the
At the level of human-computer interaction, all four cars are equipped with CarPlay cell phone screen casting function, which is commended, but the Volvo XC40 is the only car in the field that is not equipped with CarLife function, which is not very friendly to Android users. At the same time, in addition to the Audi Q3, the remaining three models are equipped with the Telematics system, which also supports voice interaction, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA and Volvo XC40 have more OTA upgrades, navigation and other features; in terms of conventional features, all four cars are equipped with a large sunroof, LED headlights and automatic wipers, but the Volvo XC40 lacks interior ambient lighting and the Mercedes-Benz GLA needs to be optionally installed. Overall, the Volvo XC40 configuration is still richer, BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA performance is comparable, Audi Q3 is still at the bottom.
The grand finale chat about the power of the four cars, which is also the part of the four cars with more differences, including displacement, drive mode, energy type, the four cars will have some differences. Audi Q3 is equipped with a 1.4T engine, Mercedes-Benz GLA is equipped with a 1.3T engine, the car's engine displacement is also the smallest in the field, BMW X1 and Volvo XC40 are equipped with a 2.0T engine, but Volvo XC40 has an extra 48V hybrid system, the car is also the only 4WD model in the field (full-time 4WD). Coincidentally, all four of these models have a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Mercedes-Benz GLA power is no match for Volvo XC40
Power parameters, Volvo XC40 power parameters across the board, the car can achieve 7.9 seconds to break the 100, power output is also the first; BMW X1 power parameters ranked second, the car can achieve 8.2 seconds to break the 100, power output is also good; Mercedes-Benz GLA power parameters ranked third, the car can achieve 9 seconds to break the 100, power performance is general; Audi Q3 power parameters are basically the bottom, the car The power parameters of Audi Q3 are basically the bottom, the car can achieve 9.8 seconds to break 100, the power output is relatively weak. In terms of economy, Mercedes-Benz GLA as the smallest displacement model, economy also has some advantages, its WLTC fuel consumption is 6.78L/100km, the other three models of WLTC fuel consumption are basically in the 7L/100km head, performance is also quite good.
Summary: First of all, the above four cars belong to the products of luxury brands, and in terms of basic quality, the four cars can still meet the needs of most consumers. However, in the process of comparing product power, the four cars still have big differences, the overall performance of the Audi Q3 is very general, power, configuration or the car's short board; Mercedes-Benz GLA's overall performance is moderate, there is no short board, but the advantages are not obvious; BMW X1's space is the advantage, power performance is not bad, the overall product power is more balanced; Volvo XC40's power, passability, configuration are Volvo XC40's power, passability and configuration are all advantageous items, and the car's space performance is also good. In summary, combined with the end price of the four cars, my personal recommendation order are Volvo XC40, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi Q3.
