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Mercedes-Benz A 160d
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d
Suv · Diesel
Mercedes-Benz A 160d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 160d
The Mercedes-Benz A 160d suits city driving and small-family duties with efficient diesel economy and usable space. It prioritizes frugal running and good value in its segment over outright speed and all-weather traction.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d prioritizes efficiency and everyday practicality, with 4.5 L/100 km consumption and space for a small family. It suits city use and longer trips, but isn’t aimed at performance or cargo-heavy duties.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety4.5 L/100km150 hp
Why compared different body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatsdifferent segmentsimilar price

Usage fit

Family 50 / 62
City 55 / 52
Budget / value 50 / 50
Road trip 48 / 51
Performance 27 / 27
Cargo 22 / 32
Practical 33 / 43
Premium 44 / 45
Winter 26 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 160d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz A 160d Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz A 160d

  • Efficient for its class, keeping fuel use low for commuting
  • Practical for a small family with 5 seats and a 395 L trunk
  • Easy urban drivability from FWD and 260 Nm of torque
  • Good value in its segment around the listed price

Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d

  • Efficient for its class at 4.5 L/100 km
  • Five seats and a 435 L boot cover typical family-compact needs
  • Balanced performance (150 hp, 0-100 km/h in 8.7 s) for daily driving
  • Good value in its segment around 37,000 if efficiency is a priority

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz A 160d if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz A 160d starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d puts out 150 hp vs 116 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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