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Audi e-tron GT vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (843 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (93,300 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi e-tron GT or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Audi e-tron GT vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Audi e-tron GT

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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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

e-tron GT

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes CLA Coupe is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Audi e-tron GT costs 93,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,706 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is significantly more efficient: consuming 12.2 kWh/100km compared to 17.9 kWh/100km for the Audi e-tron GT. That’s a difference of about 5.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers visibly more range – reaching up to 791 km, about 174 km more than the Audi e-tron GT.

CLA Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi e-tron GT offers substantially more power – delivering 843 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 489 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi e-tron GT is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi e-tron GT delivers clearly more torque with 1,027 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 512 Nm more.

e-tron GT

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes CLA Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is markedly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,355 kg. The difference is around 660 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 405 L of storage.

When it comes to payload, the Audi e-tron GT carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe is slightly ahead 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.

from £39,600
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
Audi e-tron GT
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi e-tron GT

The Audi e-tron GT is a striking electric grand tourer that blends dramatic, low-slung styling with the hushed refinement of a luxury saloon. Behind the beautiful skin you'll find a driver-focused cabin and brisk, silent performance that makes daily commutes feel like auditioning for a weekend road trip — and yes, it manages to be both serious and a little bit smug about it.

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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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Audi e-tron GT
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
93,300 - 137,600 £
Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.9 - 19 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
582 - 617 km
Electric Range
542 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,355 - 2,395 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
350 - 405 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,964 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
455 - 485 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
503 - 843 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
625 - 1,027 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
370 - 620 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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