Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 250
The Mercedes-Benz A 250 blends quick acceleration with efficient running in a compact, five-seat package. It’s a good value in its segment for city use and small-family duties.
Mercedes-Benz A 250
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
58
/
63
City
52
/
56
Budget / value
63
/
66
Road trip
48
/
48
Performance
31
/
32
Cargo
20
/
26
Practical
42
/
50
Premium
46
/
50
Winter
26
/
26
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 250 · Orange = BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz A 250
BMW 3 Series Sedan 330e
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz A 250
- Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.0 s makes it lively in daily driving
- Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km combined
- Practical five-seat layout and 370 L trunk cover everyday needs
- Good value in its segment relative to the 35,000 price
- FWD may be less ideal than AWD for severe winter conditions
- 370 L cargo space can feel tight for cargo-heavy use
- Petrol powertrain offers no electric-only driving or charging
- Price near 35,000 won’t suit buyers chasing the lowest upfront cost
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 250 if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz A 250 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 225 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.