Compare performance (194 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (30000 £ vs 39600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Mercedes CLA Coupe?
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 6 Estate has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9636 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLA Coupe manages with 4.90 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.80 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.
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 Mercedes CLA Coupe has a convincingly edge – offering 354 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.10 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate performs slight better – reaching 223 km/h, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Coupe pulls significantly stronger with 515 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 257 Nm difference.
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 6 Estate is slightly lighter – 1475 kg compared to 1695 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers evident more room – 522 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 117 L.
When it comes to payload, Mazda 6 Estate evident takes the win – 571 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 116 kg.
The Mercedes CLA Coupe proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes CLA Coupe is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
30000 - 43500 £
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Price
39600 - 66800 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
541 - 791 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
58 kWh
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co2
155 - 172 g/km
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
62 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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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
4
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Curb weight
1475 - 1598 kg
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Curb weight
1695 - 2135 kg
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Trunk capacity
522 L
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Length
4805 mm
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Length
4723 mm
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Width
1840 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Height
1480 mm
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Height
1468 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1664 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
483 - 571 kg
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Payload
430 - 455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, 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
145 - 194 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
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Max Speed
210 km/h
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Torque
213 - 258 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
107 - 143 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2021 - 2022
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.