Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 180
The Mercedes-Benz A 180 leans on efficiency and safety for daily use, offering five-seat practicality and composed performance with good value in its segment.
Mercedes-Benz A 180
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e
Sedan · Hybrid · FWD
Car B
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e
The BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e is a plug-in hybrid saloon that blends efficient commuting with strong performance, offering good value in its segment. A 50 km electric range and a 480-liter boot suit city use and growing families, though FWD and the saloon layout are less ideal for winter traction and cargo-heavy needs.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
57
/
63
City
54
/
56
Budget / value
65
/
66
Road trip
47
/
48
Performance
29
/
32
Cargo
19
/
26
Practical
42
/
50
Premium
44
/
50
Winter
26
/
26
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 180 · Orange = BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz A 180
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz A 180
- Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km, keeping fuel costs in check
- Strong safety standing among compact cars
- Smooth daily drivability: 0-100 km/h in 8.2 s and 300 Nm aid easy merging
- Five seats and a usable 350 L trunk suit small-family and city use
- 350 L cargo area is limited for cargo-heavy trips
- FWD may be less reassuring than AWD in severe winter conditions
- As specified, it is ICE-only; no zero-emission driving
- If you prioritize maximum space or power for the money, this compact may not be the strongest fit
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e
- Efficient for its class with 1.7 combined consumption.
- 50 km electric range fits city commutes.
- Strong performance: 292 hp and 0–100 km/h in 5.9 s.
- 5 seats and a 480 L boot support growing-family duties.
- You want AWD or enhanced winter traction; this is FWD.
- You often haul bulky items; a saloon opening is less flexible.
- You need more than 50 km of electric-only range.
- You’re chasing the absolute lowest price rather than good value in this segment.
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz A 180 if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz A 180 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e if…
More power
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e puts out 292 hp vs 136 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.