Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 160
The Mercedes-Benz A 160 is a city-focused compact EV with five seats and a useful 345-liter trunk. Its smooth FWD delivery works well in traffic, but the 100 km range keeps it squarely in urban duty.
Mercedes-Benz A 160
Sedan · Electric · FWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200
Crossover · Gasoline
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 focuses on compact family practicality and efficient running, with five seats and a 435 L trunk. Its 163 hp performance suits city driving and commuting more than spirited runs.
Why compared
different body typedifferent powertrainsame brandsame seatsdifferent segmentsimilar price
Usage fit
Family
57
/
68
City
82
/
54
Budget / value
68
/
63
Road trip
37
/
50
Performance
29
/
28
Cargo
19
/
31
Practical
45
/
52
Premium
38
/
45
Winter
20
/
34
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 160 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 200
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz A 160
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz A 160
- City-friendly electric drive with instant 250 Nm torque
- Five seats and a 345 L trunk suit small-family errands
- Good value in its segment at 34,000
- Emphasis on reliability and safety for low-stress commuting
- 100 km range limits travel beyond the city
- 1 kWh battery capacity restricts flexibility between charges
- Not aimed at performance driving with 9.5 s 0–100 km/h
- Less suitable for winter driving or cargo-heavy use
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200
- Efficient for its class at 6.1 L/100 km
- Practical 5-seat layout with a usable 435 L trunk
- Balanced 163 hp and 8.7 s 0–100 km/h for daily driving
- At a price of 35,000, it offers good value in its segment
- Not aimed at performance enthusiasts (8.7 s 0–100 km/h, 163 hp)
- 435 L cargo space may feel tight for cargo-heavy needs
- No electric driving range; conventional powertrain only
- If you need maximum space, a larger vehicle may suit better
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz A 160 if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz A 160 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 puts out 163 hp vs 136 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.