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Mazda 6 Estate vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

6 Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 6 Estate is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,636 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 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 substantially more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 160 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 Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 515 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 257 Nm more.

6 Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is a bit lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers noticeably more boot space – 522 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 117 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries markedly more – 571 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 116 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
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 542 - 792 km
Mazda 6 Estate
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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Mazda 6 Estate

The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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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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Mazda 6 Estate
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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