Mercedes-Benz CLA 200
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Kia Sportage SX
Suv · Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200
Efficient for its class and practical for growing families, the Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 balances brisk performance with a usable 455-liter trunk and five-seat cabin. It offers good value in its segment at 38,000 but prioritizes efficiency and everyday usability over hardcore performance or cargo capacity.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety5.5 L/100km
Kia Sportage SX
Car B
Kia Sportage SX
The Kia Sportage SX targets growing families who want dependable, practical transport with generous cargo space and five-seat flexibility. Its petrol power is brisk and efficient for its class, but it’s not aimed at luxury or enthusiast buyers.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety245 hp
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar pricestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 71 / 87
City 50 / 47
Budget / value 63 / 63
Road trip 52 / 63
Performance 27 / 30
Cargo 33 / 65
Practical 54 / 64
Premium 46 / 27
Winter 36 / 36

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

Specs side-by-side

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

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLA 200

  • Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km, easing daily commuting.
  • Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.9 s for confident merging and overtakes.
  • Five seats and a 455 L trunk suit growing-family duties and weekend trips.
  • Good value in its segment at a listed price of 38,000.

Kia Sportage SX

  • Large 1016 L cargo area fits strollers, sports gear, and luggage
  • Strong everyday pace (0-100 km/h in 8.0 s; 245 hp/353 Nm)
  • Seats five with a practical layout for family duties
  • Ranked for reliability and safety focus

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 uses 5.5 L/100km vs 7.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Kia Sportage SX if…
More power
Kia Sportage SX puts out 245 hp vs 163 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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