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Mercedes-Benz E 300d
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz E 300d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz E 300d
Efficient for its class and sized for growing families, the Mercedes-Benz E 300d blends long‑distance ease with everyday practicality. Strong safety signals and a useful 500‑liter trunk make it road‑trip friendly, though it isn’t aimed at performance driving.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety4.4 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 64 / 52
City 40 / 47
Budget / value 59 / 40
Road trip 62 / 50
Performance 29 / 33
Cargo 28 / 25
Practical 49 / 30
Premium 57 / 51
Winter 30 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz E 300d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz E 300d Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz E 300d

  • Efficient combined consumption of 4.4 supports commuting and long trips
  • Five seats and a 500‑liter trunk suit growing families
  • Strong safety and reliability signals for added assurance
  • 400 Nm torque and 5.6 s 0–100 km/h enable confident overtakes

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 300d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz E 300d uses 4.4 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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