Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 250
The Mercedes-Benz A 250 blends quick acceleration with efficient running in a compact, five-seat package. It’s a good value in its segment for city use and small-family duties.
Mercedes-Benz A 250
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180
Suv · Gasoline
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 suits buyers prioritizing efficiency and sensible family-compact usability over performance. It offers good value in its segment with low fuel consumption and strong safety and reliability signals.
Why compared
different body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatsdifferent segmentsimilar price
Usage fit
Family
58
/
69
City
52
/
50
Budget / value
63
/
65
Road trip
48
/
50
Performance
31
/
28
Cargo
20
/
28
Practical
42
/
53
Premium
46
/
45
Winter
26
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 250 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 180
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz A 250
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz A 250
- Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.0 s makes it lively in daily driving
- Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km combined
- Practical five-seat layout and 370 L trunk cover everyday needs
- Good value in its segment relative to the 35,000 price
- FWD may be less ideal than AWD for severe winter conditions
- 370 L cargo space can feel tight for cargo-heavy use
- Petrol powertrain offers no electric-only driving or charging
- Price near 35,000 won’t suit buyers chasing the lowest upfront cost
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180
- Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km
- Good value in its segment at an indicated 35,000 price point
- Five seats suit small-family and daily-use needs
- Safety and reliability rank strongly in our signals
- Modest pace: 0–100 km/h in 8.7 s and 136 hp won’t please performance-focused drivers
- 370-liter trunk limits cargo-heavy or bulky-item hauling
- Petrol-only powertrain; no hybrid or electric option
- Price may exceed very tight compact-car budgets
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz A 250 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz A 250 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.