Mercedes-Benz C 180
Coupe · Diesel
vs
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d
Coupe · Diesel
Mercedes-Benz C 180
Car A
Mercedes-Benz C 180
The Mercedes-Benz C 180 blends good value in its segment with family-ready practicality, prioritizing reliability and safety. Efficient consumption and usable performance make it well-suited to city driving and daily commuting.
5 seatsCoupeDiesel5-star safety156 hp
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d emphasizes low running costs and everyday ease, pairing 3.9 l/100km consumption with usable performance. It suits city driving and long-distance days alike, though outright cargo capacity and punch are modest.
5 seatsCoupeDiesel5-star safety3.9 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 53 / 41
City 43 / 48
Budget / value 62 / 52
Road trip 43 / 42
Performance 37 / 34
Cargo 26 / 23
Practical 38 / 26
Premium 47 / 44
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz C 180 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz C 180 Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz C 180

  • Good value in its segment at a price of 42,000.
  • Reliability and safety take priority—strong fit for daily use.
  • Efficient for its class (6.2 L/100 km) to help control running costs.
  • Five seats and a 480 L trunk suit growing families.

Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d

  • Excellent fuel economy (3.9 l/100km) keeps running costs low
  • Balanced daily performance with 0–100 km/h in 8.2 s and 260 Nm
  • Good value in its segment at a price point around 35,000
  • Strong safety standing in its class per rankings

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz C 180 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz C 180 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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