Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W177 or Volkswagen ID.3 (E11)?

2018–present vs 2020–present · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: A-Klasa W177 4,549 mm, ID.3 (E11) 4,264 mm — a 29 cm difference.
Boot: A-Klasa W177 420 l, ID.3 (E11) 385 l.
Lowest consumption: A-Klasa W177 1.4 l/100 km, ID.3 (E11) 15.6 l/100 km.
Power: A-Klasa W177 80–310 kW, ID.3 (E11) 107–240 kW.
Standard equipment: A-Klasa W177 26 items (Base), ID.3 (E11) 36 items (Life).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1772018–present · 12 engines · Base, Style, Progressive, AMG LineSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen ID.3 (E11)2020–present · 6 engines · Life, Business, Max, EssentialSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1772018–presentno listings	Volkswagen ID.3 (E11)2020–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,419 mm–4,549 mm	Length4,261 mm–4,264 mm
Width	Width1,796 mm–1,850 mm	Width1,809 mm
Height	Height1,414 mm–1,446 mm	Height1,552 mm–1,568 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,729 mm	Wheelbase2,765 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance146 mm–152 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume310 l–420 l	Trunk volume385 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,355 kg–1,680 kg	Curb weight1,730 kg–1,965 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank35 l–51 l	Fuel tanknot specified
Engines
Production years	Production years2018–present	Production years2020–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines6
Power	Power80–310 kW (109–421 hp)	Power107–240 kW (145–326 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–2.0	Displacement (l)not specified
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelElectric
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.4 l/100 km · A 250 e	Lowest consumption15.6 l/100 km · Pro 58 kWh
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.9 s · AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+	Best 0–100 km/h5.7 s · GTX Performance 79 kWh
Top speed	Top speed270 km/h	Top speed200 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Life
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Base	Items in the base trim36 · Life
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · AMG Line	Items in the top trim38 · Max
Equipment · Comfort7 · 10
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 1
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 8
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
Voice Control	Voice Control—	Voice Control✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition—	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W177 or Volkswagen ID.3 (E11)?

Length: Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W177 4,549 mm, Volkswagen ID.3 (E11) 4,264 mm (a 285 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,729 vs 2,765 mm. Boot: 420 vs 385 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W177 or Volkswagen ID.3 (E11)?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W177 uses 1.4 l/100 km (A 250 e); the most frugal Volkswagen ID.3 (E11) 15.6 l/100 km (Pro 58 kWh).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W177 or Volkswagen ID.3 (E11)?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W177 makes 310 kW (421 hp) (AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+); the strongest Volkswagen ID.3 (E11) 240 kW (326 hp) (GTX Performance 79 kWh).

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