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Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d
Car A
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.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety4.4 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d is a compact family car that leans on diesel efficiency and everyday usability, with enough power for confident commuting. It offers good value in its segment if you need seating for five and a usable 435-liter boot.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 62 / 72
City 50 / 49
Budget / value 47 / 63
Road trip 52 / 51
Performance 29 / 29
Cargo 33 / 32
Practical 44 / 55
Premium 48 / 47
Winter 36 / 36

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

Specs side-by-side

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

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d

  • Efficient for its class at 5.4 L/100 km, helping keep running costs down
  • 190 hp and 400 Nm provide flexible performance for daily and highway use
  • Five seats and a 435 L trunk support family duties without fuss
  • At a price of 41,750, it represents good value in the compact segment

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d uses 4.4 L/100km vs 5.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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