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 GLA 200d
Suv · Diesel
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.
Why compared
same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssimilar price
Usage fit
Family
66
/
62
City
51
/
52
Budget / value
48
/
50
Road trip
55
/
51
Performance
28
/
27
Cargo
40
/
32
Practical
46
/
43
Premium
47
/
45
Winter
36
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d
Mercedes-Benz GLA 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 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
- Middling acceleration means it won’t satisfy performance-focused drivers
- 435 L cargo space may be limiting for bulky gear
- Diesel powertrain may not align with every preference or usage pattern
- Price may be high if you only need basic transport
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 GLA 200d if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.