Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 180
The Mercedes-Benz A 180 leans on efficiency and safety for daily use, offering five-seat practicality and composed performance with good value in its segment.
Mercedes-Benz A 180
Sedan · Gasoline · 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 typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatsdifferent segmentsimilar price
Usage fit
Family
57
/
66
City
54
/
49
Budget / value
65
/
48
Road trip
47
/
56
Performance
29
/
27
Cargo
19
/
40
Practical
42
/
44
Premium
44
/
45
Winter
26
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 180 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLB 200
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz A 180
Mercedes-Benz GLB 200
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz A 180
- Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km, keeping fuel costs in check
- Strong safety standing among compact cars
- Smooth daily drivability: 0-100 km/h in 8.2 s and 300 Nm aid easy merging
- Five seats and a usable 350 L trunk suit small-family and city use
- 350 L cargo area is limited for cargo-heavy trips
- FWD may be less reassuring than AWD in severe winter conditions
- As specified, it is ICE-only; no zero-emission driving
- If you prioritize maximum space or power for the money, this compact may not be the strongest fit
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 180 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz A 180 uses 5.5 L/100km vs 6.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
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.