Volkswagen ID.3 Pro
Hatchback · Electric · FWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Volkswagen ID.3 Pro
Car A
Volkswagen ID.3 Pro
The Volkswagen ID.3 Pro balances a usable 426 km range, punchy 204 hp performance, and everyday practicality for small families and city use. It’s a good value in its segment, though it isn’t aimed at cargo-heavy or high-performance needs.
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 63 / 56
City 56 / 51
Budget / value 46 / 36
Road trip 42 / 42
Performance 26 / 36
Cargo 21 / 24
Practical 39 / 36
Premium 27 / 55
Winter 26 / 26

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

Specs side-by-side

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

Volkswagen ID.3 Pro

  • 426 km range from a 58 kWh battery is efficient for its class
  • 204 hp and 7.3 s 0–100 km/h provide confident acceleration
  • Five seats and a 385 L trunk suit typical small-family errands
  • Around 39,900 pricing offers good value in the compact EV 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 Pro if…
Lower entry price
Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 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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