Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d vs Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d

Suv · Diesel

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Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d

Suv · Diesel

Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d

Car A

Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d combines efficient running (5.9 L/100 km) with five-seat practicality and a 550 L trunk, suiting growing families and road trips. Safety and everyday usability are strong, while outright performance and winter prowess take a back seat.

5 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety204 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 74 / 72

City 46 / 49

Budget / value 55 / 63

Road trip 57 / 51

Performance 28 / 29

Cargo 38 / 32

Practical 56 / 55

Premium 51 / 47

Winter 36 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d

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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d

Efficient for its class at 5.9 L/100 km, helping keep running costs in check.
Family-ready space: 5 seats and a 550 L trunk for strollers, groceries, and luggage.
Solid safety standing in its segment.
Confident touring ability from 204 hp and 500 Nm, with 0–100 km/h in 7.8 s for easy merges and overtakes.
Not aimed at performance driving; acceleration is respectable rather than thrilling.
Winter capability isn’t a highlight, so drivers in harsh climates may want alternatives.
No electric-only driving; battery capacity and EV range are not present.
Limited to five seats, so it won’t replace a true three-row family vehicle.

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
0–100 km/h in 8.2 s won’t satisfy performance-focused drivers
435 L cargo capacity may be tight for frequent cargo-heavy trips
Diesel powertrain may not align with buyers avoiding diesel engines
The 41,750 price may be high if you’re on a strict budget

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 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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