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

Mercedes-Benz A 200d

Suv · Diesel

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 200

Suv · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz A 200d

Car A

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.

5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety4 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 different powertrainsame body typesame brandsame seats

Usage fit

Family 68 / 75

City 53 / 46

Budget / value 68 / 60

Road trip 49 / 57

Performance 25 / 27

Cargo 27 / 38

Practical 53 / 56

Premium 44 / 48

Winter 36 / 36

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz A 200d Mercedes-Benz GLC 200

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Pros & cons

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

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 200d if…

Best fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz A 200d uses 4.0 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 150 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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