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Mercedes-Benz A 220d
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d
Suv · Diesel
Mercedes-Benz A 220d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 220d
The Mercedes-Benz A 220d blends strong diesel efficiency with usable pace, suiting city driving and small-family duties. It offers good value in its segment if you prioritize low fuel consumption over cargo capacity or all-weather traction.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d
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.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety4.5 L/100km
Why compared different body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatsdifferent segmentsimilar price

Usage fit

Family 51 / 62
City 54 / 52
Budget / value 51 / 50
Road trip 49 / 51
Performance 31 / 27
Cargo 23 / 32
Practical 33 / 43
Premium 45 / 45
Winter 26 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 220d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz A 220d Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz A 220d

  • Low fuel consumption (4.8 L/100 km) helps keep running costs in check
  • 7.8 s 0–100 km/h and 320 Nm deliver confident merges and overtakes
  • Five seats and a 420 L trunk cover most compact-family needs
  • Good value in its segment given the efficiency and performance mix

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

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz A 220d if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz A 220d starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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