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Mercedes-Benz CLA 180
Car A
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.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety5.5 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
The GLA 250 4MATIC is an efficient AWD compact that blends family practicality with brisk acceleration. If you want space for five, a usable 435 L trunk, and good value in its segment, it’s a well-rounded pick.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety224 hpAWD
Why compared performance gapsame body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 69 / 70
City 50 / 48
Budget / value 65 / 61
Road trip 50 / 56
Performance 28 / 32
Cargo 28 / 32
Practical 53 / 52
Premium 45 / 47
Winter 36 / 76

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC

  • Efficient for its class with a strong consumption ranking
  • AWD confidence for winter and road trips
  • Brisk 0-100 km/h in 6.9 s for easy passing and merging
  • Five seats and a 435 L trunk fit family-compact duties

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 uses 5.5 L/100km vs 6.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC if…
All-wheel drive
Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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