Mercedes-Benz A 200 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz A 200

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 200

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Mercedes-Benz A 200

Car A

Mercedes-Benz A 200

The Mercedes-Benz A 200 is a compact petrol five-seat model that blends efficient running with everyday practicality and a touch of pace. Best for small families prioritizing good value in its segment over outright performance or cargo capacity.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety5.5 L/100km

Mercedes-Benz GLC 200

Car B

Mercedes-Benz GLC 200

A balanced 5-seat petrol model for growing families and road trips, offering good value in its segment. It emphasizes reliability and safety over track-ready performance or winter specialization.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety204 hp

Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 69 / 75

City 51 / 46

Budget / value 65 / 60

Road trip 50 / 57

Performance 24 / 27

Cargo 30 / 38

Practical 53 / 56

Premium 45 / 48

Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 200 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLC 200

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz A 200 Mercedes-Benz GLC 200

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz A 200

Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km combined
0–100 km/h in 6.8 s gives confident merging and passing
Five seats and a 400 L trunk suit daily family use
Price positions it as good value in its segment
Need more cargo flexibility than a 400 L trunk provides
Seeking a performance-focused drive rather than balanced pace
Prefer electrified or diesel options; this listing is petrol
Chasing the absolute lowest purchase price in the compact class

Mercedes-Benz GLC 200

Roomy 5-seat layout and a 550 L trunk suit growing families and luggage-heavy trips
Efficient for its class at 7.2 l/100 km to help manage running costs
Smooth, usable performance (204 hp, 300 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 6.2 s) for daily driving
Aligns with buyers prioritizing reliability and safety in this segment
Petrol powertrain won’t suit shoppers seeking hybrid or electric options
Not aimed at performance driving, despite respectable acceleration
Only five seats, so no third row for larger households
Better choices exist for harsh winter conditions or frequent snow driving

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz A 200 if…

Best fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz A 200 uses 5.5 L/100km vs 7.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 puts out 204 hp vs 163 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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