Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 180
The Mercedes-Benz A 180 leans on efficiency and safety for daily use, offering five-seat practicality and composed performance with good value in its segment.
Mercedes-Benz A 180
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200
Crossover · Gasoline
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 focuses on compact family practicality and efficient running, with five seats and a 435 L trunk. Its 163 hp performance suits city driving and commuting more than spirited runs.
Why compared
different body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatsdifferent segmentsimilar price
Usage fit
Family
57
/
68
City
54
/
54
Budget / value
65
/
63
Road trip
47
/
50
Performance
29
/
28
Cargo
19
/
31
Practical
42
/
52
Premium
44
/
45
Winter
26
/
34
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 180 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 200
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz A 180
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz A 180
- Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km, keeping fuel costs in check
- Strong safety standing among compact cars
- Smooth daily drivability: 0-100 km/h in 8.2 s and 300 Nm aid easy merging
- Five seats and a usable 350 L trunk suit small-family and city use
- 350 L cargo area is limited for cargo-heavy trips
- FWD may be less reassuring than AWD in severe winter conditions
- As specified, it is ICE-only; no zero-emission driving
- If you prioritize maximum space or power for the money, this compact may not be the strongest fit
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200
- Efficient for its class at 6.1 L/100 km
- Practical 5-seat layout with a usable 435 L trunk
- Balanced 163 hp and 8.7 s 0–100 km/h for daily driving
- At a price of 35,000, it offers good value in its segment
- Not aimed at performance enthusiasts (8.7 s 0–100 km/h, 163 hp)
- 435 L cargo space may feel tight for cargo-heavy needs
- No electric driving range; conventional powertrain only
- If you need maximum space, a larger vehicle may suit better
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz A 180 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz A 180 uses 5.5 L/100km vs 6.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 puts out 163 hp vs 136 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.