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 CLA 200d
Suv · Diesel
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d blends diesel efficiency (4.8 L/100 km) with usable 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s and a 460 L trunk, suiting growing families and road trips. It prioritizes economy and safety standing over outright performance or maximum cargo flexibility.
Why compared
same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
66
/
62
City
51
/
51
Budget / value
48
/
51
Road trip
55
/
52
Performance
28
/
27
Cargo
40
/
33
Practical
46
/
43
Premium
47
/
45
Winter
36
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d
Mercedes-Benz CLA 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 CLA 200d
- Efficient for its class at 4.8 L/100 km, keeping fuel use low on long drives.
- Strong safety standing in its class.
- Balanced performance (0–100 km/h in 8.0 s, 150 hp, 300 Nm) for everyday driving.
- Five seats and a 460 L trunk support family duty and weekend trips.
- Not aimed at performance driving despite respectable figures.
- Cargo-heavy tasks may exceed the flexibility of the 460 L luggage area.
- Diesel powertrain may not suit buyers who prefer petrol or hybrid feel.
- Price targets segment value rather than bargain pricing.
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 CLA 200d if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.