tests all the entry-level luxury SUVs from Germany, the Mercedes GLA, Audi Q3 and the BMW X1.br br This entry-level luxury SUV segment was started by BMW with the X1 back in 2010 and Audi quickly made the Q3, launching it in 2012. Mercedes finally entered the segment with the A-Class based GLA, launching it in 2014.br br All these cars are quite different, being targeted at those who love SUVs and want a luxury car at the same time, without having to spend more money for a ML, X3 or Q5.