Volkswagen ID.3 Max
Hatchback · Electric · FWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Volkswagen ID.3 Max
Car A
Volkswagen ID.3 Max
A compact electric car tuned for city use, the ID.3 Max blends a strong 204 hp output with a 425 km range and a practical 5-seat setup. Its 385 L boot and 160 km/h top speed make it less ideal for cargo-heavy tasks or performance-focused driving.
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
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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 Max · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen ID.3 Max Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
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Pros & cons

Volkswagen ID.3 Max

  • 425 km range supports daily city commutes and longer weekend drives
  • 204 hp and 310 Nm with 0-100 km/h in 7.3 s for confident responses
  • Practical 5-seat cabin and 385 L trunk suit compact-family needs
  • At 39,900, it offers good value in its segment for 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 Max if…
Lower entry price
Volkswagen ID.3 Max 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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