Mercedes-Benz A 220d vs Mercedes-Benz SLC 200 — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz A 220d

Sedan · Diesel · FWD

vs

Mercedes-Benz SLC 200

Sedan · Electric · FWD

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 SLC 200

Car B

Mercedes-Benz SLC 200

An electric five-seat SLC 200 that blends strong power with a 500 km range, making daily city use and road trips easy for a growing family. Quick and practical, but FWD and its focus make it less ideal for harsh winters or performance driving.

5 seatsSedanElectric5-star safety300 hpElectric

Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 51 / 54

City 54 / 65

Budget / value 51 / 43

Road trip 49 / 58

Performance 31 / 27

Cargo 23 / 28

Practical 33 / 37

Premium 45 / 54

Winter 26 / 26

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz A 220d Mercedes-Benz SLC 200

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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
Front-wheel drive may be limiting if you want maximum traction in winter
Compact body and 420 L trunk aren’t ideal for cargo-heavy use
Diesel powertrain won’t suit buyers seeking petrol or electrified options
If rapid acceleration is a priority, 7.8 s to 100 km/h isn’t the quickest in class

Mercedes-Benz SLC 200

500 km range from a 75 kWh battery supports commuting and weekend trips with fewer stops
Five seats and a 500 L trunk suit growing families and luggage
300 hp and 4.5 s 0–100 km/h make merging and passing effortless
Priced at 59,999, it offers good value in its segment for power, range, and space
FWD-only layout if you want AWD traction or RWD dynamics
Usage signals point to a weaker fit for harsh winter driving
Not aimed at track-style performance driving despite quick acceleration
No official combined-consumption figure provided for direct efficiency comparisons

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 SLC 200 if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz SLC 200 puts out 300 hp vs 150 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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