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Fiat 600 vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 600 or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Fiat 600 vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat 600 is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,645 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 600 uses 4.8 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is markedly more efficient: consuming 12.2 kWh/100km compared to 15.1 kWh/100km for the Fiat 600. That’s a difference of about 2.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers clearly more range – reaching up to 791 km, about 382 km more than the Fiat 600.

CLA Coupe

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 Mercedes CLA Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 198 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 600 is clearly lighter – 1,265 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers marginally more boot space – 405 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 600 carries somewhat more – 517 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe is far ahead overall 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 600
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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Dimensions and Body

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Fiat 600

The Fiat 600 is small, cheeky and utterly charming, a pocket-sized Italian that packs more personality than its size suggests. Ideal for city buyers who want fuss-free motoring with a playful driving character, it puts smiles ahead of spreadsheets.

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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 600
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
542 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 129 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
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,779 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
427 - 517 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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