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CUPRA Formentor vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

CUPRA Formentor vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more electric range
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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

Formentor

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Formentor is somewhat cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,885 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers significantly more range – reaching up to 792 km, about 666 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

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 CUPRA Formentor offers very slightly more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers very slightly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

Formentor

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, CUPRA Formentor is moderately lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 261 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers very slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries a bit more – 526 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor stands well ahead of its rival 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 £35,800
Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 126 km
CUPRA Formentor
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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CUPRA Formentor

The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.

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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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CUPRA Formentor
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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