Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d
Suv · Diesel
vs
Kia Sportage PHEV
Suv · Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d prioritizes efficiency and steady performance while offering enough space for family life. It suits growing families and frequent road-trippers who value low consumption over outright speed.
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
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Usage fit

Family 62 / 77
City 50 / 54
Budget / value 47 / 70
Road trip 52 / 56
Performance 29 / 30
Cargo 33 / 40
Practical 44 / 62
Premium 48 / 27
Winter 36 / 36

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d Kia Sportage PHEV
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d

  • Efficient for its class, with combined consumption of 4.4 L/100 km
  • Signals a strong standing for safety
  • 400 Nm torque helps confident highway passing and relaxed cruising
  • Five seats and a 460 L trunk fit growing families and road 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 220d if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d 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 190 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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