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

Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d

Suv · Diesel

vs

Mercedes-Benz GLC 200

Suv · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d

Car A

Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d

The Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d blends diesel efficiency (4.8 L/100 km) with usable 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s and a 460 L trunk, suiting growing families and road trips. It prioritizes economy and safety standing over outright performance or maximum cargo flexibility.

5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety4.8 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 62 / 75

City 51 / 46

Budget / value 51 / 60

Road trip 52 / 57

Performance 27 / 27

Cargo 33 / 38

Practical 43 / 56

Premium 45 / 48

Winter 36 / 36

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d Mercedes-Benz GLC 200

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d

Efficient for its class at 4.8 L/100 km, keeping fuel use low on long drives.
Strong safety standing in its class.
Balanced performance (0–100 km/h in 8.0 s, 150 hp, 300 Nm) for everyday driving.
Five seats and a 460 L trunk support family duty and weekend trips.
Not aimed at performance driving despite respectable figures.
Cargo-heavy tasks may exceed the flexibility of the 460 L luggage area.
Diesel powertrain may not suit buyers who prefer petrol or hybrid feel.
Price targets segment value rather than bargain pricing.

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 200d if…

Best fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz CLA 200d uses 4.8 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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