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Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d balances family practicality with long-distance efficiency, pairing 5.9 L/100km consumption with a 550 L trunk. Best for growing families and road trips with strong safety signals, while outright performance and winter prowess are not its focus.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety194 hp
Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d is a compact family car that leans on diesel efficiency and everyday usability, with enough power for confident commuting. It offers good value in its segment if you need seating for five and a usable 435-liter boot.
5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety5.4 L/100km
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 75 / 72
City 47 / 49
Budget / value 57 / 63
Road trip 57 / 51
Performance 28 / 29
Cargo 38 / 32
Practical 57 / 55
Premium 50 / 47
Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d

  • Efficient for its class at 5.9 L/100km, easing fuel stops on long trips
  • 550 L trunk and 5 seats suit everyday family duties and luggage
  • Safety ranks highly among its strengths in our signals
  • 400 Nm torque and 194 hp enable relaxed highway cruising and confident overtakes

Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d

  • Efficient for its class at 5.4 L/100 km, helping keep running costs down
  • 190 hp and 400 Nm provide flexible performance for daily and highway use
  • Five seats and a 435 L trunk support family duties without fuss
  • At a price of 41,750, it represents good value in the compact segment

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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