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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • marginally more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • very slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

A Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes A Class Saloon is visibly cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,915 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers considerably more range – reaching up to 791 km, about 703 km more than the Mercedes A Class 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 marginally more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is moderately faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers somewhat more torque with 515 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 65 Nm more.

A Class Saloon

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 A Class Saloon is a bit lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers very slightly more boot space – 405 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries barely more – 490 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon 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 £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
Mercedes A Class Saloon
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes A Class Saloon

The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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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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Mercedes A Class Saloon
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
541 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
58 kWh
co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
4,723 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
1,468 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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