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Volkswagen ID.3 1ST Plus
Hatchback · Electric · FWD
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BMW M135i
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Volkswagen ID.3 1ST Plus
Car A
Volkswagen ID.3 1ST Plus
A compact electric with strong power and city-friendly manners, backed by usable family space and range. It balances 204 hp punch with a 425 km battery and a 385 L trunk for commuters who take occasional road trips.
5 seatsHatchbackElectric5-star safetyElectric
BMW M135i
Car B
BMW M135i
The BMW M135i is a fast, front-wheel-drive hatchback that blends 306 hp performance with five-seat, 380-liter practicality and an efficient 6.4 L/100 km rating. It reads as good value in its segment for city use and small-family duties.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety306 hp
Why compared more powercomparison picksame body typesame seatssimilar pricestep-up price

Usage fit

Family 54 / 63
City 56 / 58
Budget / value 33 / 64
Road trip 42 / 39
Performance 26 / 32
Cargo 21 / 21
Practical 28 / 51
Premium 26 / 48
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen ID.3 1ST Plus · Orange = BMW M135i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen ID.3 1ST Plus BMW M135i
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Pros & cons

Volkswagen ID.3 1ST Plus

  • 425 km rated range supports commuting and weekend trips
  • Zippy 7.3 s 0–100 km/h acceleration for confident merges
  • Practical 5-seat layout with 385 L trunk suits small families
  • At 35,900, it’s good value in its segment

BMW M135i

  • Rapid 0–100 km/h in 4.8 s from 306 hp for confident passing
  • Efficient for its class at 6.4 L/100 km combined
  • Practical five-seat hatch with a 380 L trunk for daily and small-family use
  • At 37,500, it offers good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen ID.3 1ST Plus if…
Lower entry price
Volkswagen ID.3 1ST Plus starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick BMW M135i if…
More power
BMW M135i puts out 306 hp vs 204 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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