Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 vs Volkswagen ID.3 Pro

2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro studio car image
Volkswagen

ID.3 Pro

2025 · Electric Hatchback

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 6.2 s Runner-up: 7.9 s
Power winner Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 224 hp Runner-up: 204 hp
Cargo winner Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 385 L Runner-up: 370 L
Price winner Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 $36,750 Runner-up: $38,900

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 against the 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro. Both belong to the hatchback class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. One uses a petrol powertrain and the other a battery-electric system, so range and consumption figures need to be read in that context.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.2 seconds, compared with 7.9 seconds for 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro. 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 has the higher listed output at 224 hp; 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro is rated at 204 hp, a difference of 20 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 at 350 Nm and 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro at 310 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 385 litres versus 370 litres, a difference of 15 litres. 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 is 158 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 has the lower listed starting price at $36,750, compared with $38,900 for 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro. 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 2502025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro2025
Performance
0-100 km/h6.2 s7.9 s
Top Speed240 km/h160 km/h
Power224 hp204 hp
Torque350 Nm310 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range426 km
Battery59 kWh
Fuel Tank43 L
Efficiency7 L/100km13.8 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions160 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging120 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,419 mm4,261 mm
Ground Clearance125 mm150 mm
Cargo370 L385 L
Curb Weight1,445 kg1,785 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.0 m10.2 m
Starting MSRP$36,750$38,900

Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 vs Volkswagen ID.3 Pro questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro?

2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 6.2 seconds, versus 7.9 seconds for 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro?

2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 has the higher listed top speed at 240 km/h (149 mph), compared with 160 km/h (99 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro?

2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 has more power at 224 hp, a 20 hp advantage over 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro?

2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro has more listed cargo space at 385 litres (13.6 cu ft), versus 370 litres (13.1 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro?

2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro is heavier at 1,785 kg (3,935 lb), while 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 is listed at 1,445 kg (3,186 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro?

2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $36,750 USD, compared with $38,900 USD for 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 or the 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro?

2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.