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Mercedes-Benz CLA 200
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Mercedes-Benz CLA 200
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200
Efficient for its class and practical for growing families, the Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 balances brisk performance with a usable 455-liter trunk and five-seat cabin. It offers good value in its segment at 38,000 but prioritizes efficiency and everyday usability over hardcore performance or cargo capacity.
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 fuelbetter valuecomparison picksame body typesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 71 / 77
City 50 / 54
Budget / value 63 / 70
Road trip 52 / 56
Performance 27 / 30
Cargo 33 / 40
Practical 54 / 62
Premium 46 / 27
Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 · Orange = Kia Sportage PHEV

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 Kia Sportage PHEV
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLA 200

  • Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km, easing daily commuting.
  • Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.9 s for confident merging and overtakes.
  • Five seats and a 455 L trunk suit growing-family duties and weekend trips.
  • Good value in its segment at a listed price of 38,000.

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 200 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your 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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