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 220d
Suv · Diesel
Car B
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d prioritizes efficiency and steady performance while offering enough space for family life. It suits growing families and frequent road-trippers who value low consumption over outright speed.
Why compared
same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
66
/
62
City
51
/
50
Budget / value
48
/
47
Road trip
55
/
52
Performance
28
/
29
Cargo
40
/
33
Practical
46
/
44
Premium
47
/
48
Winter
36
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d
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 220d
- Efficient for its class, with combined consumption of 4.4 L/100 km
- Signals a strong standing for safety
- 400 Nm torque helps confident highway passing and relaxed cruising
- Five seats and a 460 L trunk fit growing families and road trips
- Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 7.9 s
- Cargo-heavy use may outgrow the 460 L trunk
- Around 45k; consider if this fits your budget
- Drive type not listed; confirm if you need AWD
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d if…
Lower entry price
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz CLA 220d is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.