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Honda Prelude vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison
Compare performance (184 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Prelude or Mercedes CLA Coupe?
Honda Prelude vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Prelude
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 barely cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Honda Prelude costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,792 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Honda Prelude with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.
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 significantly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Honda Prelude takes 8.2 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Mercedes CLA Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Honda Prelude is barely lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers noticeably more boot space – 405 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Coupe carries noticeably more – 455 kg compared to 305 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Coupe stands well ahead of its rival 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
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Honda Prelude
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Honda Prelude
The Honda Prelude is the coupe that proves Honda can blend precision with a hint of romance, serving up crisp steering and a chassis that loves a flowing road. It’s practical enough for the commute and stylish enough to make parking-lot goodbyes last longer, with reliability that keeps your wallet calm and your right foot curious.
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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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Honda Prelude
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
42,400 £
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Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
542 - 792 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
117 g/km
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,545 kg
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Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
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Trunk capacity
264 L
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,880 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
305 kg
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Payload
430 - 455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
184 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
315 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
135 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Honda
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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