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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • barely cheaper
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • clearly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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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 Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 6 Saloon is barely cheaper – starting at 38,500 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,151 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is markedly more efficient: consuming 12.3 kWh/100km compared to 16.5 kWh/100km for the Mazda 6 Saloon. That’s a difference of about 4.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers clearly more range – reaching up to 792 km, about 240 km more than the Mazda 6 Saloon.

CLA Coupe

Engine and Performance:

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mazda 6 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 195 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is somewhat lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 332 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers slightly more boot space – 405 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Coupe carries visibly more – 455 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly superior 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 £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 Saloon
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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Dimensions and Body

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Mazda 6 Saloon

The Mazda6 saloon feels like the sensible yet stylish choice for buyers who want a car that drives with poise and looks sharper than its badge suggests. It mixes engaging handling, a refined cabin and everyday practicality without shouting for attention — perfect for those who prefer understated class with a wink.

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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 Saloon
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,921 mm
Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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