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Lucid Air vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison
Compare performance (1,251 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (72,900 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lucid Air or Mercedes CLA Coupe?
Lucid Air 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.
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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.
Mercedes CLA Coupe is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,221 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is marginally more efficient: consuming 12.3 kWh/100km compared to 13 kWh/100km for the Lucid Air. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers moderately more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 90 km more than the Mercedes CLA Coupe.
CLA Coupe
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 Lucid Air offers significantly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 897 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers significantly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 1,425 Nm more.
Air
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 terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is visibly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers noticeably more boot space – 627 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 222 L.
When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries visibly more – 588 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 133 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Lucid Air 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 £72,900
Lucid Air
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Mercedes CLA Coupe
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Lucid Air
The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.
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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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Lucid Air
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
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Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
694 - 882 km
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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
0 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
Sedan
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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
-
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Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
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Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
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Trunk capacity
627 L
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
1,409 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 588 kg
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Payload
430 - 455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
325 - 920 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Lucid
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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