The Mercedes GLA 250 Plus 2026 officially made its debut in 2026. It is powered by a 85 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 655 km. In terms of performance, the electric motor generates Rear-wheel drive 200 kW (272 hp), enabling an acceleration of 7.3 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). This model is positioned in the market with an estimated price of 55000 USD.
Meanwhile, the Volkswagen ID3 GTX Performance officially made its debut in March 2024. At its core, it features a 79 kWh usable, 84 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 600 km. The powertrain configuration delivers Rear-wheel drive 240 kW (322 hp), enabling an acceleration of 5.6 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). For those looking to purchase, the starting price is around 52000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | 2026 | March 2024 |
| Release date | July 2026 | August 2024 |
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Performance
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| Power | Rear-wheel drive 200 kW (272 hp) | Rear-wheel drive 240 kW (322 hp) |
| Torque | 335 Nm (247 lb-ft) | 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 7.3 sec 0-100 km/h | 5.6 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 200 km/h (124 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 85 kWh usable | 79 kWh usable, 84 kWh total |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (800V type) | Liquid-cooled Li-Ion NCM battery (400V type) |
| Driving range | 655 km | 600 km |
| Consumption | 15.1 kWh/100 km | 14.7 kWh/100 km |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 9 hours | Type 2 7.2 kW, Type 2 11 kW |
| Charging station | CCS 320 kW max, 10-80% in 22 min | CCS 175 kW, 10-80% in 26 min |
| Additional | Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | - |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door SUV, 5 seats | 5 door hatchback, 4/5 seats |
| Dimensions | 4565 x 1873 x 1604 mm (179.7 x 73.7 x 63.1 in) | 4261 x 1809 x 1562 mm (167.8 x 71.2 x 61.5 in) |
| Weight | 2155 kg unladen, 2635 kg gross | 2000 kg unladen, 2430 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R18 | R18, R19, R20 |
| Trunk volume | 410 l | 385 l, 1267 l max |
| Front trunk | 107 l | No |
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Display
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| Center screen | 14" touchscreen | 10.0" or 12" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 10.3" | 5.3" |
| Head-up display | Yes | Yes, with augmented reality |
| Various | 14" passenger display | - |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated front seats | Heated front seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof | Panoramic glass sunroof |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist | 8 front and rear sensors, front and reversing camera |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system | 6 airbags: front, side, rear, including head airbag system |
| Driving aids | 5 radars, 8 cameras, 12 sensors. Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist | Front radar, 2 rear corner radars, front camera. Lane Assist, Forward collision warning and extended and proactive pedestrian protection, City emergency braking system, Driver Alert system, fatigue detection, Travel Assist, Side Assist, Light Assist |
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Misc
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| Price | 55000 USD | 52000 USD |