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Mercedes-Benz CLA 200
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Mercedes-Benz CLA 200
Car A
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
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 same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 71 / 70
City 50 / 48
Budget / value 63 / 61
Road trip 52 / 56
Performance 27 / 32
Cargo 33 / 32
Practical 54 / 52
Premium 46 / 47
Winter 36 / 76

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

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.

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 200 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 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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