Making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Mercedes GLA 350 4Matic 2026 was announced in 2026. It is powered by a 85 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 642 km. The powertrain configuration delivers All-Wheel Drive 260 kW (354 hp), enabling an acceleration of 5.4 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). For those looking to purchase, the starting price is around 58000 USD.
On the other hand, the Volkswagen ID3 GTX officially made its debut in March 2024. At its core, it features a 79 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 604 km. When it comes to output, this EV produces Rear-wheel drive 210 kW (286 hp), enabling an acceleration of 5.9 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). Pricing for the vehicle starts at approximately 50000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | 2026 | March 2024 |
| Release date | July 2026 | July 2024 |
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Performance
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| Power | All-Wheel Drive 260 kW (354 hp) | Rear-wheel drive 210 kW (286 hp) |
| Torque | 515 Nm (380 lb-ft) | 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 5.4 sec 0-100 km/h | 5.9 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 180 km/h (112 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 85 kWh usable | 79 kWh usable |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (800V type) | Liquid-cooled Li-ion 353V (400V type) |
| Driving range | 642 km | 604 km |
| Consumption | 15.1 kWh/100 km | 14.5 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, 100% in 8 hours 30 min |
| Charging station | CCS 320 kW max, 10-80% in 22 min | CCS 185 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) | 4264 x 1809 x 1564 mm (167.9 x 71.2 x 61.6 in) |
| Weight | 2235 kg unladen, 2715 kg gross | 1985 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 | 58000 USD | 50000 USD |