Car A
i3
An electric hatchback aimed at city driving, it offers responsive power, five seats, and a usable 300 km range at a price that is good value in its segment. Less ideal for cargo-heavy needs or harsh winters.
i3
Hatchback · Electric · FWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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.
Why compared
same body typesame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match
Usage fit
Family
62
/
56
City
88
/
51
Budget / value
68
/
36
Road trip
31
/
42
Performance
26
/
36
Cargo
20
/
24
Practical
54
/
36
Premium
39
/
55
Winter
20
/
26
Scores out of 100. Blue = i3 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Specs side-by-side
Spec
i3
Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
i3
- Hatchback layout suits city driving and easy everyday loading
- 300 km range from a 42.2 kWh battery covers most daily commutes
- Punchy 170 hp and strong horsepower ranking aid confident urban merging
- Seats five with a 360 L trunk for small-family practicality
- 360 L cargo area may feel tight for bulky items
- Range can be limiting for frequent long highway trips
- Signals weaker suitability for winter driving
- 150 km/h top speed and 8.2 s 0-100 km/h won’t satisfy performance enthusiasts
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 i3 if…
Lower entry price
i3 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 170 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.