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Audi A1 vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Audi A1 vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Audi A1

2.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A1

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A1 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,665 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

CLA Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 147 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers visibly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 195 Nm more.

A1

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is substantially lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 520 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers somewhat more boot space – 405 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A1 carries barely more – 470 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 542 - 791 km
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Audi A1

The Audi A1 is a compact premium hatch that wraps Audi's polished design and surprisingly grown-up cabin into a city-friendly package. It’s poised and fun to drive, a smart pick for buyers who want luxury flair without the fuss of a bigger car — and it makes tight parking feel almost enjoyable.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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4.8 (2 Reviews)
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marco
12 Mar 2026, 18:44:45

A car with a unique line — the shooting brake finally gets a sporty rear and a roomy trunk.

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Dejf
18 Dec 2025, 14:59:40

Nice efficient car. Like it

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
542 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Audi A1 have?

The Audi A1 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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