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BYD Seal vs Mercedes CLA Coupe – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether BYD Seal or Mercedes CLA Coupe fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes CLA Coupe has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37100 £, while the BYD Seal costs 40300 £. That’s a price difference of around 3175 £.

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

As for range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs evident better – achieving up to 791 km, about 221 km more than the BYD Seal.

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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 BYD Seal has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 530 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.10 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs a bit better – reaching 270 km/h, while the BYD Seal tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BYD Seal pulls evident stronger with 670 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm difference.

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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 evident lighter – 1505 kg compared to 1907 kg. The difference is around 402 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers to a small extent more room – 460 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Coupe hardly perceptible takes the win – 490 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes CLA Coupe shows itself to be leads convincingly overall and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 8.9 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 86 - 791 km
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BYD Seal

The BYD Seal is a sleek electric fastback that punches above its class with sporty looks and a surprisingly premium cabin, offering a very modern alternative for buyers who want style and substance without the badge snobbery. On the road it feels composed and eager, packed with tech and everyday practicality—ideal for shoppers after eco-friendly performance with a cheeky wink.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
40300 - 45400 £
Price
37100 - 73700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Electric Range
86 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 - 85 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 202 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1907 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1505 - 2135 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
395 - 460 L
Length
4800 mm
Length
4692 - 4723 mm
Width
1875 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Height
1460 mm
Height
1404 - 1468 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 473 kg
Payload
440 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10 s
Max Speed
180 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 270 km/h
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Torque
230 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drive types are available for the BYD Seal?

The BYD Seal is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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