Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
The GLC 250d 4MATIC suits growing families who want an efficient, all‑weather model with enough space for trips. It favors comfort and economy over outright performance.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
Suv · Diesel · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d
Suv · Diesel
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.
Why compared
same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seats
Usage fit
Family
74
/
72
City
47
/
49
Budget / value
55
/
63
Road trip
62
/
51
Performance
35
/
29
Cargo
38
/
32
Practical
56
/
55
Premium
51
/
47
Winter
76
/
36
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC
- All-wheel drive traction for winter and mixed road conditions
- Efficient for its class at 5.6 l/100 km
- Practical 5-seat cabin with a 550 L boot for family gear
- Strong 500 Nm torque for easy highway merging and overtakes
- Not aimed at performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 7.7 s is brisk rather than thrilling
- If you need maximum cargo capacity, larger vehicles offer more than 550 L
- No third row; limited to five seats
- Around 54,000 may exceed tight budgets
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 4MATIC if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d 4MATIC 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.