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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison
Compare performance (727 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Mercedes CLA Coupe?
BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
5 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,506 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers substantially more range – reaching up to 792 km, about 694 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
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 BMW 5 Series Touring offers considerably more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 373 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 485 Nm more.
5 Series Touring
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, Mercedes CLA Coupe is barely lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers markedly more boot space – 570 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries noticeably more – 620 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly superior overall 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 £53,100
BMW 5 Series Touring
BMW 5 Series Touring
Mercedes CLA Coupe
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BMW 5 Series Touring
The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.
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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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BMW 5 Series Touring
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
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Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
542 - 792 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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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
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
430 - 455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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