Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 180d
A compact five-seat diesel focused on low running costs for daily family and city duties. Not a performance pick, but its 4.0 L/100 km efficiency and usable 370 L trunk make sense at around 30,000.
Mercedes-Benz A 180d
Suv · Diesel
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d
Suv · Diesel
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d prioritizes efficiency and everyday practicality, with 4.5 L/100 km consumption and space for a small family. It suits city use and longer trips, but isn’t aimed at performance or cargo-heavy duties.
Why compared
same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match
Usage fit
Family
59
/
62
City
54
/
52
Budget / value
54
/
50
Road trip
50
/
51
Performance
23
/
27
Cargo
28
/
32
Practical
42
/
43
Premium
43
/
45
Winter
36
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 180d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz A 180d
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz A 180d
- Very low consumption (4.0 L/100 km) for commuting
- Five seats and a 370 L trunk suit small families and daily errands
- Adequate acceleration (0–100 km/h in 8.2 s) for confident merging
- Strong safety standing in its class
- Diesel powertrain won’t suit buyers avoiding diesel
- Not aimed at performance driving (116 hp focus on efficiency)
- 370 L cargo space can feel tight for bulky gear or long trips
- Price near 30,000 may stretch tighter budgets
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d
- Efficient for its class at 4.5 L/100 km
- Five seats and a 435 L boot cover typical family-compact needs
- Balanced performance (150 hp, 0-100 km/h in 8.7 s) for daily driving
- Good value in its segment around 37,000 if efficiency is a priority
- Middling acceleration means it won’t satisfy performance-focused drivers
- 435 L cargo space may be limiting for bulky gear
- Diesel powertrain may not align with every preference or usage pattern
- Price may be high if you only need basic transport
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz A 180d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz A 180d uses 4.0 L/100km vs 4.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d puts out 150 hp vs 116 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.