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Mercedes-Benz E 300
Car A
Mercedes-Benz E 300
The Mercedes-Benz E 300 suits growing families and road trips, pairing a reliability and safety focus with brisk petrol performance. Five seats and a 540 L trunk add usability, while urban efficiency and price may be sticking points.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety258 hp
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200
Efficient for its class and practical for growing families, the Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 balances brisk performance with a usable 455-liter trunk and five-seat cabin. It offers good value in its segment at 38,000 but prioritizes efficiency and everyday usability over hardcore performance or cargo capacity.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety5.5 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatsdifferent segment

Usage fit

Family 75 / 71
City 29 / 50
Budget / value 50 / 63
Road trip 65 / 52
Performance 28 / 27
Cargo 38 / 33
Practical 54 / 54
Premium 59 / 46
Winter 40 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz E 300 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 200

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz E 300 Mercedes-Benz CLA 200
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz E 300

  • Reliability and safety are key strengths in this model’s profile.
  • Five seats and a 540 L trunk support family duties and longer journeys.
  • 0–100 km/h in 5.7 s for confident highway merging and overtakes.
  • Good value in its segment for a premium petrol car with this level of pace.

Mercedes-Benz CLA 200

  • Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km, easing daily commuting.
  • Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.9 s for confident merging and overtakes.
  • Five seats and a 455 L trunk suit growing-family duties and weekend trips.
  • Good value in its segment at a listed price of 38,000.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 300 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz E 300 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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