Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA 180

Suv · Gasoline

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 200

Suv · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz CLA 180

Car A

Mercedes-Benz CLA 180

The Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 suits buyers prioritizing efficiency and sensible family-compact usability over performance. It offers good value in its segment with low fuel consumption and strong safety and reliability signals.

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 50 / 46

Budget / value 65 / 60

Road trip 50 / 57

Performance 28 / 27

Cargo 28 / 38

Practical 53 / 56

Premium 45 / 48

Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLC 200

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 Mercedes-Benz GLC 200

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLA 180

Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km
Good value in its segment at an indicated 35,000 price point
Five seats suit small-family and daily-use needs
Safety and reliability rank strongly in our signals
Modest pace: 0–100 km/h in 8.7 s and 136 hp won’t please performance-focused drivers
370-liter trunk limits cargo-heavy or bulky-item hauling
Petrol-only powertrain; no hybrid or electric option
Price may exceed very tight compact-car budgets

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 CLA 180 if…

Best fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 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 136 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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