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Mercedes-Benz E 220d
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz E 220d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz E 220d
The Mercedes-Benz E 220d blends efficient diesel running (4.6 l/100 km) with five-seat practicality and a 540-liter trunk, suiting growing families and road trips. Performance is balanced rather than flashy, and front-wheel drive prioritizes everyday ease over winter prowess.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety4.6 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
Car B
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 blends strong performance with everyday practicality, pairing quick acceleration with a usable five-seat cabin and 460 L trunk for trips. It’s good value in its segment, though front-wheel drive and limited cargo flexibility make it less ideal for winter or cargo-heavy needs.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety306 hp
Why compared performance gapdifferent powertrainsame body typesame brandsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 52
City 39 / 47
Budget / value 58 / 40
Road trip 63 / 50
Performance 34 / 33
Cargo 30 / 25
Practical 50 / 30
Premium 57 / 51
Winter 30 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz E 220d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz E 220d Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz E 220d

  • Efficient for its class at 4.6 l/100 km, ideal for long commutes and trips
  • Roomy 540 L trunk and five seats suit growing families
  • Balanced performance: 194 hp, 400 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 7.5 s
  • Strong safety and reliability signals for peace of mind

Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35

  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 4.9 s with 306 hp for confident passing and merging
  • Seats 5 with a 460 L trunk, suiting growing families and road trips
  • Combined consumption of 8 L/100 km is efficient for its class
  • Priced at 48,500, it offers good value in its segment for the performance delivered

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 220d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz E 220d uses 4.6 L/100km vs 8.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 puts out 306 hp vs 194 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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