Volkswagen ID.3 1ST Max vs Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

Volkswagen ID.3 1ST Max

Hatchback · Electric · FWD

Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Volkswagen ID.3 1ST Max

The Volkswagen ID.3 1ST Max is a compact electric car well suited to city driving and small-family duty, blending lively power with usable range. It ranks strongly for horsepower and safety in its class, but limited cargo space and a 160 km/h cap mean it isn’t for performance or cargo-heavy needs.

5 seatsHatchbackElectric5-star safetyElectric

Car B

Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

The Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG blends compact family practicality with serious performance, pairing five-seat usability and a 435 L trunk with top-tier power and brisk acceleration. It’s efficient for its class and good value among performance compacts, though FWD and modest cargo space limit winter and cargo-heavy roles.

5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety421 hp

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Usage fit

Family 54 / 56

City 56 / 51

Budget / value 31 / 36

Road trip 42 / 42

Performance 26 / 36

Cargo 21 / 24

Practical 28 / 36

Premium 27 / 55

Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen ID.3 1ST Max · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen ID.3 1ST Max Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

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