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Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d is a compact family car that leans on diesel efficiency and everyday usability, with enough power for confident commuting. It offers good value in its segment if you need seating for five and a usable 435-liter boot.
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 fuelbetter valuecomparison picksame body typesame seats

Usage fit

Family 72 / 77
City 49 / 54
Budget / value 63 / 70
Road trip 51 / 56
Performance 29 / 30
Cargo 32 / 40
Practical 55 / 62
Premium 47 / 27
Winter 36 / 36

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

Specs side-by-side

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

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d

  • Efficient for its class at 5.4 L/100 km, helping keep running costs down
  • 190 hp and 400 Nm provide flexible performance for daily and highway use
  • Five seats and a 435 L trunk support family duties without fuss
  • At a price of 41,750, it represents good value in the compact 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 GLA 220d if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLA 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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