Car A
Mercedes-Benz B 300 e
A five-seat AWD EV that balances everyday pace with a long 500 km range and usable space for families. Less suited to performance thrills or hauling very bulky loads.
Mercedes-Benz B 300 e
Suv · Electric · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d
Suv · Diesel
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d prioritizes efficiency and steady performance while offering enough space for family life. It suits growing families and frequent road-trippers who value low consumption over outright speed.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
63
/
62
City
65
/
50
Budget / value
49
/
47
Road trip
58
/
52
Performance
22
/
29
Cargo
34
/
33
Practical
46
/
44
Premium
48
/
48
Winter
36
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz B 300 e · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz B 300 e
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz B 300 e
- AWD traction adds confidence in city and mixed-weather driving
- 500 km range from a 78 kWh battery supports commuting and road trips
- Brisk acceleration (0–100 km/h in 6.8 s) eases merging and passing
- Five seats and a 480 L trunk suit growing families’ daily needs
- Enthusiasts may want more excitement; 180 km/h top speed and 6.8 s 0–100 are brisk, not sporty
- Cargo‑heavy users could find the 480 L trunk limiting
- Only five seats with no third row for larger families
- Price of 45,000 may not fit tighter budgets
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d
- Efficient for its class, with combined consumption of 4.4 L/100 km
- Signals a strong standing for safety
- 400 Nm torque helps confident highway passing and relaxed cruising
- Five seats and a 460 L trunk fit growing families and road trips
- Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 7.9 s
- Cargo-heavy use may outgrow the 460 L trunk
- Around 45k; consider if this fits your budget
- Drive type not listed; confirm if you need AWD
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz B 300 e if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz B 300 e is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.