Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLA 220

Suv · Gasoline

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 200

Suv · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz CLA 220

Car A

Mercedes-Benz CLA 220

A well-rounded compact for families who want efficient petrol running and brisk everyday pace at good value in its segment. Efficiency and safety strengths balance a modest cargo area and a focus on everyday use rather than track performance.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety6.5 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 seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 69 / 75

City 48 / 46

Budget / value 63 / 60

Road trip 50 / 57

Performance 26 / 27

Cargo 30 / 38

Practical 51 / 56

Premium 46 / 48

Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLC 200

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 Mercedes-Benz GLC 200

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLA 220

Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km, easing commuting costs
Quick 0–100 km/h in 6.0 s for confident merging and passing
Seats 5 with a usable 400-liter trunk for daily family needs
Priced at 35,800, offering good value in its segment
400-liter boot can feel limiting for cargo-heavy use
Petrol-only powertrain won’t suit hybrid or EV seekers
More balanced than thrilling if you want performance driving
Five-seat compact format won’t fit larger families

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 220 if…

Best fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 uses 6.5 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 190 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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