Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d
Suv · Diesel
vs
Mercedes-Benz A 250d
Suv · Diesel
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d blends diesel efficiency (4.8 L/100 km) with usable 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s and a 460 L trunk, suiting growing families and road trips. It prioritizes economy and safety standing over outright performance or maximum cargo flexibility.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety4.8 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz A 250d
Car B
Mercedes-Benz A 250d
The Mercedes-Benz A 250d is a compact, five-seat diesel that balances efficient commuting (5.1 L/100km) with unexpectedly strong acceleration, making it a practical fit for city and family use. It offers good value in its segment, though it is not aimed at cargo-heavy tasks or enthusiast driving.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety190 hp
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Usage fit

Family 62 / 61
City 51 / 51
Budget / value 51 / 51
Road trip 52 / 49
Performance 27 / 22
Cargo 33 / 31
Practical 43 / 42
Premium 45 / 46
Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz A 250d

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d Mercedes-Benz A 250d
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d

  • Efficient for its class at 4.8 L/100 km, keeping fuel use low on long drives.
  • Strong safety standing in its class.
  • Balanced performance (0–100 km/h in 8.0 s, 150 hp, 300 Nm) for everyday driving.
  • Five seats and a 460 L trunk support family duty and weekend trips.

Mercedes-Benz A 250d

  • Efficient for its class at 5.1 L/100km, easing fuel bills
  • Five seats and a 420-liter trunk suit daily family and city duties
  • Quick 0-100 km/h in 4.5 s helps with confident merging and overtakes
  • Signals a strong safety standing within its class

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d uses 4.8 L/100km vs 5.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz A 250d if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz A 250d puts out 190 hp vs 150 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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