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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 330i
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Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 330i
Car A
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 330i
The BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 330i blends brisk performance with five-seat hatchback practicality, making it a solid fit for city driving and growing families. It’s efficient for its class and priced around 43,000, but not ideal for cargo-heavy use or harsh winters.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100km
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 more powercomparison picksame body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seats

Usage fit

Family 57 / 56
City 57 / 51
Budget / value 45 / 36
Road trip 45 / 42
Performance 32 / 36
Cargo 26 / 24
Practical 41 / 36
Premium 49 / 55
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 330i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 330i Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
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Pros & cons

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 330i

  • Strong 252 hp and 5.8 s 0–100 km/h for confident daily driving
  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km combined
  • Five seats and a 480 L hatchback trunk suit growing families
  • Good value in its segment at around 43,000

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 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 330i if…
Best fuel economy
BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 330i uses 6.5 L/100km vs 9.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG puts out 421 hp vs 252 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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