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Genesis GV60 vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis GV60 or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Genesis GV60 vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Genesis GV60

  • visibly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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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

GV60

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.

Mercedes CLA Coupe is slightly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Genesis GV60 costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,232 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is noticeably more efficient: consuming 12.3 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Genesis GV60. That’s a difference of about 4.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers visibly more range – reaching up to 792 km, about 231 km more than the Genesis GV60.

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 Genesis GV60 offers visibly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV60 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV60 delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

GV60

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is visibly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,050 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV60 carries barely more – 460 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV60 has only a minor advantage 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 £46,900
GV60

Genesis GV60

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 229 - 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 501 - 561 km
Genesis GV60
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

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Genesis GV60

The Genesis GV60 arrives like a fashionably sharp electric crossover, its jewel-like lighting and coupe-ish silhouette giving it presence that feels more boutique than showroom. It pairs playful, immediate acceleration with a serene, well-appointed cabin and slick tech, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want luxury with a cheeky electric twist.

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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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Genesis GV60
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,900 - 63,800 £
Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
501 - 561 km
Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,050 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 460 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
229 - 490 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 700 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
168 - 360 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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