Mercedes-Benz CLA 180
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Kia Sportage PHEV
Suv · Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 suits buyers prioritizing efficiency and sensible family-compact usability over performance. It offers good value in its segment with low fuel consumption and strong safety and reliability signals.
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 50 / 54
Budget / value 65 / 70
Road trip 50 / 56
Performance 28 / 30
Cargo 28 / 40
Practical 53 / 62
Premium 45 / 27
Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 · Orange = Kia Sportage PHEV

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 Kia Sportage PHEV
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLA 180

  • Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km
  • Good value in its segment at an indicated 35,000 price point
  • Five seats suit small-family and daily-use needs
  • Safety and reliability rank strongly in our signals

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 CLA 180 if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 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 136 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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