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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • considerably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • very slightly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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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

500 Convertible

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.

Fiat 500 Convertible is significantly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,931 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Fiat 500 Convertible with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is very slightly more efficient: consuming 12.2 kWh/100km compared to 13 kWh/100km for the Fiat 500 Convertible. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers substantially more range – reaching up to 791 km, about 478 km more than the Fiat 500 Convertible.

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 Mercedes CLA Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 236 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Fiat 500 Convertible takes 9 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 295 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes CLA Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is clearly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 545 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers considerably more boot space – 405 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 222 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Coupe carries visibly more – 455 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe holds a decisive overall lead 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 £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 542 - 791 km
Fiat 500 Convertible
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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Fiat 500 Convertible

The Fiat 500 Convertible is a cheeky, retro-styled roof-down city car that turns heads and makes short trips feel like mini vacations. It’s more about charm and personality than practicality, ideal for style-conscious buyers who prefer fun and flair over brute 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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Fiat 500 Convertible
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
542 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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