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Mercedes-Benz CLA 220
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Suv · Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220
A well-rounded compact for families who want efficient petrol running and brisk everyday pace at good value in its segment. Efficiency and safety strengths balance a modest cargo area and a focus on everyday use rather than track performance.
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 48 / 54
Budget / value 63 / 70
Road trip 50 / 56
Performance 26 / 30
Cargo 30 / 40
Practical 51 / 62
Premium 46 / 27
Winter 36 / 36

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 Kia Sportage PHEV
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLA 220

  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km, easing commuting costs
  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 6.0 s for confident merging and passing
  • Seats 5 with a usable 400-liter trunk for daily family needs
  • Priced at 35,800, offering good value in its segment

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 220 if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz CLA 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 190 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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