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Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG
Coupe · Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d emphasizes low running costs and everyday ease, pairing 3.9 l/100km consumption with usable performance. It suits city driving and long-distance days alike, though outright cargo capacity and punch are modest.
5 seatsCoupeDiesel5-star safety3.9 L/100km
Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG blends V6 biturbo performance with everyday 5-seat practicality and a useful 550 L trunk, making it a capable premium family road-tripper. Expect strong acceleration and value for the performance, with efficiency and winter/cargo extremes as trade-offs.
5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety390 hp
Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 41 / 54
City 48 / 33
Budget / value 52 / 46
Road trip 42 / 48
Performance 34 / 43
Cargo 23 / 30
Practical 26 / 33
Premium 44 / 56
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d

  • Excellent fuel economy (3.9 l/100km) keeps running costs low
  • Balanced daily performance with 0–100 km/h in 8.2 s and 260 Nm
  • Good value in its segment at a price point around 35,000
  • Strong safety standing in its class per rankings

Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG

  • 390 hp V6 biturbo and 0–100 km/h in 4.8 s deliver serious pace
  • Five seats and a 550 L trunk suit growing families and road trips
  • Strong safety positioning within its segment
  • Pricing offers good value for this performance level

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180d uses 3.9 L/100km vs 10.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 AMG puts out 390 hp vs 116 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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