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BMW i5 Touring vs Mercedes CLA Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (601 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (61900 £ vs 39600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

BMW i5 Touring

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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

i5 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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39600 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 61900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22249 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes CLA Coupe: with 12.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s noticeable more efficient than the BMW i5 Touring with 15.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.20 kWh.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 791 km, about 189 km more than the BMW i5 Touring.

CLA Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i5 Touring has a significantly edge – offering 601 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 247 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 Touring is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW i5 Touring performs minimal better – reaching 230 km/h, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW i5 Touring pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 820 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 305 Nm difference.

i5 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 curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly perceptible lighter – 1695 kg compared to 2255 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers clearly perceptible more room – 570 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW i5 Touring a bit takes the win – 560 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 Touring is decisively 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.

BMW i5 Touring
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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i5 Touring

BMW i5 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 17.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 522 - 602 km

BMW i5 Touring

The BMW i5 Touring marries the everyday usefulness of a roomy estate with the hushed, premium feel of a modern electric BMW. It’s an appealing choice for buyers who want confident, relaxed driving and executive poise without sacrificing weekend practicality — and it even makes loading skis feel slightly glamorous.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

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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 i5 Touring
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
61900 - 87000 £
Price
39600 - 66800 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
541 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
81.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
58 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2255 - 2425 kg
Curb weight
1695 - 2135 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
5060 mm
Length
4723 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1505 - 1515 mm
Height
1468 mm
Max trunk capacity
1700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 560 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
193 - 230 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1499 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the BMW i5 Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 Touring is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.