Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 180
The Mercedes-Benz A 180 leans on efficiency and safety for daily use, offering five-seat practicality and composed performance with good value in its segment.
Mercedes-Benz A 180
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
57
/
69
City
54
/
50
Budget / value
65
/
65
Road trip
47
/
50
Performance
29
/
28
Cargo
19
/
28
Practical
42
/
53
Premium
44
/
45
Winter
26
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 180 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 180
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz A 180
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz A 180
- Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km, keeping fuel costs in check
- Strong safety standing among compact cars
- Smooth daily drivability: 0-100 km/h in 8.2 s and 300 Nm aid easy merging
- Five seats and a usable 350 L trunk suit small-family and city use
- 350 L cargo area is limited for cargo-heavy trips
- FWD may be less reassuring than AWD in severe winter conditions
- As specified, it is ICE-only; no zero-emission driving
- If you prioritize maximum space or power for the money, this compact may not be the strongest fit
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 180 if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz A 180 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a 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.