Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
The CLA 250 is a compact 5-seater that blends brisk acceleration with efficient fuel use and enough space for small families. It offers good value in its segment for commuting and road-trip duty.
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Kia Sportage PHEV
Suv · Hybrid
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.
Why compared
better on fuelbetter valuecomparison picksame body typesame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
68
/
77
City
48
/
54
Budget / value
62
/
70
Road trip
50
/
56
Performance
27
/
30
Cargo
28
/
40
Practical
50
/
62
Premium
46
/
27
Winter
36
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 · Orange = Kia Sportage PHEV
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
Kia Sportage PHEV
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
- Efficient for its class: 6.9 L/100 km helps keep fuel costs in check
- Brisk everyday performance with 0–100 km/h in 6.2 s (211 hp, 350 Nm)
- Seats 5 with a usable 370 L trunk for small‑family needs and weekend bags
- At a 36,000 price point, it represents good value in its segment
- 370 L trunk can feel tight if you regularly carry bulky cargo
- Not aimed at performance driving; enthusiasts may want sharper dynamics
- If you want the very lowest running costs, a hybrid or EV will be more efficient
- If the lowest purchase price is the priority, cheaper compact options exist
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.
- Needs regular charging to realize the quoted efficiency.
- 51 km EV range may feel short for longer all-electric commutes.
- Performance won’t thrill enthusiasts despite 0–100 km/h in 8 s.
- Not aimed at premium-brand shoppers.
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 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 211 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.