Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d leans into family practicality and long-distance efficiency, with a big boot and frugal diesel consumption. It favors calm, confident progress over outright performance.
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d
Suv · Diesel
vs
Mercedes-Benz A 200d
Suv · Diesel
Car B
Mercedes-Benz A 200d
The Mercedes-Benz A 200d is an efficient compact diesel that suits city commutes and small-family use, with enough pace for daily driving. It offers good value in its segment and signals a strong safety emphasis.
Why compared
same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
66
/
68
City
51
/
53
Budget / value
48
/
68
Road trip
55
/
49
Performance
28
/
25
Cargo
40
/
27
Practical
46
/
53
Premium
47
/
44
Winter
36
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz A 200d
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d
Mercedes-Benz A 200d
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d
- Efficient for its class at about 5 L/100 km, ideal for commuting and road trips
- Generous 570 L cargo space for family gear and luggage
- Strong safety ranking signals for family-focused buyers
- Confident everyday performance from 190 hp/400 Nm and 0–100 km/h in 8.1 s
- Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 8.1 s won’t thrill enthusiasts
- Only five seats—no third-row flexibility in this spec
- Diesel powertrain may not suit buyers avoiding diesel or mostly short urban trips
- Winter capability doesn’t stand out based on signals
Mercedes-Benz A 200d
- Excellent fuel economy (about 4 L/100 km) keeps running costs low
- Balanced performance: 150 hp, 320 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 8 s feel responsive in daily use
- Practical for a compact family car with 5 seats and a 355-liter trunk
- Good value in its segment at around 32,000
- Not aimed at performance driving despite decent acceleration
- 355-liter cargo area may feel tight for cargo-heavy routines
- Diesel-only powertrain will not suit buyers seeking hybrid or electric options
- Price may still stretch shoppers seeking the absolute cheapest compact cars
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz A 200d if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz A 200d is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.