Mercedes-Benz A 220
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Kia Sportage PHEV
Suv · Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz A 220
Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 220
The Mercedes-Benz A 220 is a compact five-seat model that prioritizes efficiency and everyday practicality for small families. With moderate performance and good value in its segment, it suits commuting and city-to-suburb life.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety
Kia Sportage PHEV
Car B
Kia Sportage PHEV
The Kia Sportage PHEV blends family practicality with strong efficiency, offering usable electric-only commuting and generous cargo space. It’s good value in its segment with strong safety and reliability signals, but it isn’t aimed at performance or premium seekers.
5 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety1.6 L/100km265 hpHybrid
Why compared better on fuelcomparison picksame body typesame seatssimilar pricestep-up price

Usage fit

Family 69 / 77
City 49 / 54
Budget / value 63 / 70
Road trip 50 / 56
Performance 28 / 30
Cargo 30 / 40
Practical 52 / 62
Premium 45 / 27
Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 220 · Orange = Kia Sportage PHEV

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz A 220 Kia Sportage PHEV
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz A 220

  • Efficient for its class at 6 L/100 km combined
  • Practical 5-seat layout with a usable 400 L trunk
  • Balanced output (163 hp, 0–100 km/h in 8.2 s) works well for daily driving
  • Good value in its segment at this price point

Kia Sportage PHEV

  • Very low combined consumption when you plug in regularly (1.6).
  • 51 km electric-only range suits many short commutes and school runs.
  • Big 587 L trunk and five seats support growing families.
  • Strong safety and reliability signals for peace of mind.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz A 220 if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz A 220 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Kia Sportage PHEV if…
More power
Kia Sportage PHEV puts out 265 hp vs 163 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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