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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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 |
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Price
36300 - 50900 £
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Price
37100 - 73700 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 16.4 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh
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Electric Range
374 - 627 km
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Electric Range
86 - 791 km
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
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Battery Capacity
12.9 - 85 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 202 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1914 - 2174 kg
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Curb weight
1505 - 2135 kg
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Trunk capacity
567 - 572 L
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Trunk capacity
395 - 460 L
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Length
4634 mm
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Length
4692 - 4723 mm
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Width
1872 mm
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Width
1834 - 1857 mm
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Height
1626 mm
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Height
1404 - 1468 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1505 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
570 - 587 kg
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Payload
440 - 490 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10 s
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Max Speed
205 - 270 km/h
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Torque
230 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G, A
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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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.