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Volkswagen ID.3 1ST Plus
Hatchback · Electric · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
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
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
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
Why compared same body typesame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 54 / 56
City 56 / 51
Budget / value 33 / 36
Road trip 42 / 42
Performance 26 / 36
Cargo 21 / 24
Practical 28 / 36
Premium 26 / 55
Winter 26 / 26

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

Specs side-by-side

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

  • Very quick performance for confident passing and merges (0–100 km/h in 4.0 s).
  • Top-tier power from a 2.0L turbo (421 hp, 500 Nm) for an engaging drive.
  • Usable daily with 5 seats and a 435 L trunk for family needs.
  • Efficient for its class at 9.1 L/100 km and 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 Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG puts out 421 hp vs 204 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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