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Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d
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Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d prioritizes efficiency and steady performance while offering enough space for family life. It suits growing families and frequent road-trippers who value low consumption over outright speed.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety
BMW X1 xDrive30e
Car B
BMW X1 xDrive30e
The BMW X1 xDrive30e balances SUV practicality with hybrid efficiency and AWD confidence for growing families and commuters. Its usable electric-only range and brisk acceleration impress, though it’s not built for performance driving or heavy cargo duty.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety2 L/100km326 hpAWDHybrid
Why compared better on fuelcomparison picksame body typesame seatssimilar pricestep-up price

Usage fit

Family 62 / 65
City 50 / 52
Budget / value 47 / 48
Road trip 52 / 59
Performance 29 / 29
Cargo 33 / 38
Practical 44 / 47
Premium 48 / 52
Winter 36 / 76

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d · Orange = BMW X1 xDrive30e

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d BMW X1 xDrive30e
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d

  • Efficient for its class, with combined consumption of 4.4 L/100 km
  • Signals a strong standing for safety
  • 400 Nm torque helps confident highway passing and relaxed cruising
  • Five seats and a 460 L trunk fit growing families and road trips

BMW X1 xDrive30e

  • Electric-only range up to 57 km and very low combined consumption for efficient daily trips
  • AWD traction boosts confidence in winter and mixed conditions
  • Strong 326 hp and 6.1 s 0–100 km/h for easy merging and overtakes
  • Five seats and a 540 L trunk fit family life and weekend getaways

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick BMW X1 xDrive30e if…
All-wheel drive
BMW X1 xDrive30e's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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