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Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35
Car A
Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35
The Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35 blends compact family usability with brisk performance and a focus on reliability and safety. At 46,000, it offers good value in its segment for buyers who want speed that still works for city and family use.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety7.4 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 performance gapsame body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 63 / 56
City 55 / 51
Budget / value 59 / 36
Road trip 41 / 42
Performance 32 / 36
Cargo 20 / 24
Practical 50 / 36
Premium 51 / 55
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35 Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35

  • Rapid 0–100 km/h in 4.7 s for confident merges and overtakes
  • Practical 5-seat compact with a 370 L trunk for small-family and city needs
  • Signals strong reliability and safety priorities in rankings
  • 7.4 L/100 km combined is efficient for its performance class

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 Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz AMG A 35 uses 7.4 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.

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