BMW M135i vs Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

BMW M135i

Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD

Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

BMW M135i

The BMW M135i is a fast, front-wheel-drive hatchback that blends 306 hp performance with five-seat, 380-liter practicality and an efficient 6.4 L/100 km rating. It reads as good value in its segment for city use and small-family duties.

5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety6.4 L/100km

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 58 / 51

Budget / value 64 / 36

Road trip 39 / 42

Performance 32 / 36

Cargo 21 / 24

Practical 51 / 36

Premium 48 / 55

Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW M135i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW M135i Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

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Pros & cons

BMW M135i

Rapid 0–100 km/h in 4.8 s from 306 hp for confident passing
Efficient for its class at 6.4 L/100 km combined
Practical five-seat hatch with a 380 L trunk for daily and small-family use
At 37,500, it offers good value in its segment
FWD layout may not suit buyers wanting AWD or rear-drive dynamics
380 L trunk and compact hatch shape limit space for bulky items
Winter driving confidence may be lower than AWD alternatives
Performance capability may be unnecessary if you only need a basic city commuter

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.
FWD may limit traction in winter compared with AWD rivals.
435 L trunk is only moderate if you often carry bulky gear.
Fuel use remains higher than non-performance compacts.
Price around 55,000 is above mainstream compact alternatives.

Verdict

Pick BMW M135i if…

Best fuel economy

BMW M135i uses 6.4 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 306 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW M135i

Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

Verdict

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