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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Mercedes CLA Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (186 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (25000 £ vs 37100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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You can find all user reviews further down on this page.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

CLA Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 3 Sedan has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25000 £, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 37100 £. That’s a price difference of around 12125 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLA Coupe manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.50 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.

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 has a significantly edge – offering 421 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 235 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.10 s. That’s about 4 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs to a small extent better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Mazda 3 Sedan tops out at 216 km/h. The difference is around 54 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Coupe pulls decisively stronger with 515 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 275 Nm difference.

CLA Coupe

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, Mazda 3 Sedan is barely noticeable lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1505 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers barely noticeable more room – 460 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Coupe minimal takes the win – 490 kg compared to 481 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

from about £37,100
CLA Coupe

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
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Mazda 3 Sedan
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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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The Mazda 3 Sedan dresses like a compact premium car, with sculpted lines and an interior that punches well above its class. It rewards drivers with eager handling and a composed, comfortable ride that turns routine runs into something a bit more enjoyable — proof that style and substance can share the same key.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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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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4.7 (1 Reviews)
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Reviews Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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Dejf
18 Dec 2025, 14:59:40

Nice efficient car. Like it

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Mazda 3 Sedan
Mercedes CLA Coupe
CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
25000 - 34200 £
Price
37100 - 73700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
86 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 - 85 kWh
co2
123 - 135 g/km
co2
0 - 202 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
51 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1420 - 1492 kg
Curb weight
1505 - 2135 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
395 - 460 L
Length
4660 mm
Length
4692 - 4723 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Height
1440 mm
Height
1404 - 1468 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 481 kg
Payload
440 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10 s
Max Speed
203 - 216 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 270 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
230 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is available as Front-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.