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Volkswagen ID.3 Life
Hatchback · Electric · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Volkswagen ID.3 Life
Car A
Volkswagen ID.3 Life
The Volkswagen ID.3 Life is a compact electric car that prioritizes city use while offering enough range and space for small-family duties. Brisk acceleration and a 425 km range make it versatile, but it’s not aimed at cargo-heavy or premium-seeking buyers.
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 57 / 51
Budget / value 36 / 36
Road trip 42 / 42
Performance 26 / 36
Cargo 21 / 24
Practical 28 / 36
Premium 25 / 55
Winter 26 / 26

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen ID.3 Life Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Volkswagen ID.3 Life

  • Strong performance for the class: 204 hp, 310 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 7.3 s
  • 425 km range supports daily commuting and occasional road trips
  • Five seats and a 385 L trunk suit small families and weekly errands
  • Good value in its segment at 29,900 given its power and range

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 Life if…
Lower entry price
Volkswagen ID.3 Life 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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