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Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d
Suv · Diesel
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Kia Sportage PHEV
Suv · Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d blends diesel efficiency (4.8 L/100 km) with usable 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s and a 460 L trunk, suiting growing families and road trips. It prioritizes economy and safety standing over outright performance or maximum cargo flexibility.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-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 62 / 77
City 51 / 54
Budget / value 51 / 70
Road trip 52 / 56
Performance 27 / 30
Cargo 33 / 40
Practical 43 / 62
Premium 45 / 27
Winter 36 / 36

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

Specs side-by-side

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

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d

  • Efficient for its class at 4.8 L/100 km, keeping fuel use low on long drives.
  • Strong safety standing in its class.
  • Balanced performance (0–100 km/h in 8.0 s, 150 hp, 300 Nm) for everyday driving.
  • Five seats and a 460 L trunk support family duty and weekend trips.

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 200d if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d 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 150 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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