Mercedes-Benz B 220 d vs Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz B 220 d

Suv · Diesel

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Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d

Suv · Diesel

Mercedes-Benz B 220 d

Car A

Mercedes-Benz B 220 d

The Mercedes-Benz B 220 d balances strong diesel efficiency with usable everyday performance and space for five. It suits growing families and road trippers who value low consumption and safety signals over outright speed or maximum cargo volume.

5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety194 hp

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 same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssimilar pricestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 62 / 62

City 50 / 52

Budget / value 47 / 50

Road trip 52 / 51

Performance 28 / 27

Cargo 33 / 32

Practical 43 / 43

Premium 48 / 45

Winter 36 / 36

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz B 220 d Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz B 220 d

Efficient for its class at 5.1 L/100km, keeping fuel costs in check on commutes and long trips
400 Nm torque and 194 hp provide confident highway merging and overtakes
Five seats and a 455 L trunk cover typical family duties without fuss
Signals a strong safety standing in its class, aligning with family priorities
Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 8.3 s is capable rather than thrilling
If you need more than five seats or very large cargo capacity, 455 L may feel limiting
Diesel powertrain won’t suit buyers prioritizing petrol, hybrid, or EV options
A price of 42,000 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 B 220 d if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Mercedes-Benz B 220 d is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your 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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