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Mazda CX-5 vs Mercedes CLA Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (141 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (30000 £ vs 37100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-5 or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Mazda CX-5

4.9 (20 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

CX-5

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda CX-5 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 37100 £. That’s a price difference of around 7102 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLA Coupe manages with 2.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L. The difference is about 4.70 L per 100 km.

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 Mercedes CLA Coupe has a decisively edge – offering 421 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 280 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.50 s. That’s about 6.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs distinct better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Mazda CX-5 tops out at 195 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Coupe pulls decisively stronger with 515 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 277 Nm difference.

CX-5

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 curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is barely noticeable lighter – 1505 kg compared to 1629 kg. The difference is around 124 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers clearly perceptible more room – 583 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 123 L.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe proves to be is largely superior 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 CX-5
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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Mazda CX-5

4.9 (20 Reviews)
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The Mazda CX-5 blends elegant, athletic styling with a surprisingly engaging driving character, turning routine trips into small, satisfying adventures. Inside it feels thoughtfully built and comfortable, offering sensible practicality and a premium feel that punches above its price.

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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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4.9 (20 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30000 - 39500 £
Price
37100 - 73700 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.4 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
86 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 - 85 kWh
co2
157 - 168 g/km
co2
0 - 202 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1629 - 1671 kg
Curb weight
1505 - 2135 kg
Trunk capacity
583 L
Trunk capacity
395 - 460 L
Length
4690 mm
Length
4692 - 4723 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1404 - 1468 mm
Max trunk capacity
2019 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
440 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
141 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10 s
Max Speed
195 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 270 km/h
Torque
238 Nm
Torque
230 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
104 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

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

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What drivetrain options does the Mazda CX-5 have?

The Mazda CX-5 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-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.