Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG
Coupe · Gasoline
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG
Coupe · Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG blends strong performance (306 hp, 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s) with five-seat usability and a 460 L trunk, making it good value in its segment for drivers who want speed they can use every day. At 7.3 L/100 km combined, it is efficient for its class and well-suited to longer road trips.
5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety7.3 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG blends V6 biturbo performance with everyday 5-seat practicality and a useful 550 L trunk, making it a capable premium family road-tripper. Expect strong acceleration and value for the performance, with efficiency and winter/cargo extremes as trade-offs.
5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety390 hp
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 42 / 54
City 39 / 33
Budget / value 38 / 46
Road trip 43 / 48
Performance 39 / 43
Cargo 25 / 30
Practical 23 / 33
Premium 53 / 56
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG

  • Strong performance for the money with 306 hp and 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s.
  • Efficient for its class at 7.3 L/100 km, helpful for road trips.
  • Five seats and a 460 L trunk support small-family travel and daily use.
  • Positive safety ranking signals add peace of mind.

Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG

  • 390 hp V6 biturbo and 0–100 km/h in 4.8 s deliver serious pace
  • Five seats and a 550 L trunk suit growing families and road trips
  • Strong safety positioning within its segment
  • Pricing offers good value for this performance level

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLA 35 AMG uses 7.3 L/100km vs 10.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG puts out 390 hp vs 306 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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