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Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d
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Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d prioritizes efficiency and everyday practicality, with 4.5 L/100 km consumption and space for a small family. It suits city use and longer trips, but isn’t aimed at performance or cargo-heavy duties.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety4.5 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220
A well-rounded compact for families who want efficient petrol running and brisk everyday pace at good value in its segment. Efficiency and safety strengths balance a modest cargo area and a focus on everyday use rather than track performance.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety190 hp
Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 62 / 69
City 52 / 48
Budget / value 50 / 63
Road trip 51 / 50
Performance 27 / 26
Cargo 32 / 30
Practical 43 / 51
Premium 45 / 46
Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 220

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d Mercedes-Benz CLA 220
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d

  • Efficient for its class at 4.5 L/100 km
  • Five seats and a 435 L boot cover typical family-compact needs
  • Balanced performance (150 hp, 0-100 km/h in 8.7 s) for daily driving
  • Good value in its segment around 37,000 if efficiency is a priority

Mercedes-Benz CLA 220

  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km, easing commuting costs
  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 6.0 s for confident merging and passing
  • Seats 5 with a usable 400-liter trunk for daily family needs
  • Priced at 35,800, offering good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d uses 4.5 L/100km vs 6.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 puts out 190 hp vs 150 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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