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BMW X7 vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (90,800 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

BMW X7 vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

BMW X7

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space

Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

X7

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.

Mercedes CLA Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 90,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,135 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

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 X7 offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X7 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X7 is a bit faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm more.

X7

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BMW X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is considerably lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 795 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers substantially more boot space – 750 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 345 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries significantly more – 760 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 305 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X7 holds a slight edge 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 £90,800
X7

BMW X7

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 352 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8 - 12.1 L/100km
BMW X7
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW X7

The BMW X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, wrapping executive-level luxury and a cavernous cabin in a bold, road-commanding package. It’s ideal for buyers who want first-class comfort and presence on the road — think chauffeur-level refinement without hiring one, though you’ll need a confident approach to parking.

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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 X7
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,800 - 117,500 £
Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
541 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
58 kWh
co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
5,181 mm
Length
4,723 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,835 mm
Height
1,468 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,120 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic 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
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
245 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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