Car A
BMW X5 xDrive30d
A spacious AWD diesel SUV that balances family practicality with long-distance efficiency. Best for growing families and road trips rather than dense city use or performance driving.
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Suv · Diesel · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d
Suv · Diesel
Car B
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.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
78
/
62
City
32
/
50
Budget / value
53
/
47
Road trip
76
/
52
Performance
35
/
29
Cargo
44
/
33
Practical
58
/
44
Premium
59
/
48
Winter
80
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X5 xDrive30d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
BMW X5 xDrive30d
- Efficient for its class with a combined consumption of 6.5 (diesel)
- 650-liter trunk and five seats suit growing families and luggage-heavy trips
- AWD traction adds confidence in winter and on mixed roads
- Good value in its segment at around 59,000 considering size and torque
- Large SUV and diesel powertrain are less suited to short, stop-start city driving
- Only five seats; no third row for bigger families
- Not aimed at performance driving; prioritizes comfort and efficiency over sharp handling
- The 59,000 price may not fit tighter budgets
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
- Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 7.9 s
- Cargo-heavy use may outgrow the 460 L trunk
- Around 45k; consider if this fits your budget
- Drive type not listed; confirm if you need AWD
Verdict
Pick BMW X5 xDrive30d if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
BMW X5 xDrive30d is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.