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 GLB 200
Suv · Gasoline
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLB 200
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 200 emphasizes family-friendly space and efficiency, combining a sizable 570 L trunk with 6.2 L/100 km consumption. Performance is sufficient for daily use, with safety and cargo standing out in its profile.
Why compared
different body typedifferent powertrainsame brandsame seatsdifferent segmentsimilar price
Usage fit
Family
57
/
66
City
82
/
49
Budget / value
68
/
48
Road trip
37
/
56
Performance
29
/
27
Cargo
19
/
40
Practical
45
/
44
Premium
38
/
45
Winter
20
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 160 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLB 200
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz A 160
Mercedes-Benz GLB 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 GLB 200
- 570 L trunk and five-seat layout suit growing families and road trips
- Efficient for its class at 6.2 L/100 km for city and commuting
- 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s provides easy everyday drivability
- Around 36,000, representing good value in its segment for space and utility
- Not aimed at performance driving; 163 hp favors calm over thrills
- Petrol-only in this spec—no hybrid or electric option
- Five seats only; won’t work if you need three rows
- Winter driving isn’t a core strength in its profile
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 GLB 200 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz GLB 200 puts out 163 hp vs 136 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.