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Ford Capri vs Mercedes CLA Coupe – Differences & prices compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Ford Capri 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:

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.

Ford Capri has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36300 £, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 37100 £. That’s a price difference of around 760 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes CLA Coupe: with 12.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s slightly more efficient than the Ford Capri with 13.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.60 kWh.

As for range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs evident better – achieving up to 791 km, about 164 km more than the Ford Capri.

CLA Coupe @ Mercedes-Benz Group Media

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 Mercedes CLA Coupe has a a bit edge – offering 421 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Ford Capri takes 5.30 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs evident better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Ford Capri tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Capri pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 679 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 164 Nm difference.

Capri @ Ford Motor Company / Ford Media Center

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 clearly perceptible lighter – 1505 kg compared to 1914 kg. The difference is around 409 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Ford Capri offers a bit more room – 572 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 112 L.

When it comes to payload, Ford Capri somewhat takes the win – 587 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes CLA Coupe is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £37,100
CLA Coupe @ Mercedes-Benz Group Media

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

Ford Capri

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The Ford Capri turned the family car into something cheekily sporty, with a long, rakish profile that still promises fun at a glance. Today it lives on as a lovable classic — easy to tinker with, enjoyable to drive and guaranteed to raise smiles at any meet.

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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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Ford Capri
Mercedes CLA Coupe
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CLA Coupe @ Mercedes-Benz Group Media

Costs and Consumption

Price
36300 - 50900 £
Price
37100 - 73700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 16.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh
Electric Range
374 - 627 km
Electric Range
86 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
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
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1914 - 2174 kg
Curb weight
1505 - 2135 kg
Trunk capacity
567 - 572 L
Trunk capacity
395 - 460 L
Length
4634 mm
Length
4692 - 4723 mm
Width
1872 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Height
1626 mm
Height
1404 - 1468 mm
Max trunk capacity
1505 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
570 - 587 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
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10 s
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 270 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
230 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Ford Capri offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Capri is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.