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Mercedes A Class vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 46,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

Mercedes A Class vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

  • considerably cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • a bit more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • moderately more trunk space

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

A Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes A Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 46,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,770 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mercedes A Class with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers clearly more range – reaching up to 113 km, about 28 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

CLE 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 CLE Coupe offers a bit more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is only slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes A Class tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers moderately more torque with 560 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

A Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes A Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is visibly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers moderately more boot space – 420 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe is far ahead 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 £46,300
CLE Coupe

Mercedes CLE Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 193 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 113 km
Mercedes A Class
Mercedes CLE Coupe

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Mercedes A Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe

The Mercedes CLE Coupe slides between sporty and sophisticated with a swooping silhouette that turns heads without shouting, and a cabin that feels both luxurious and intelligently laid out. It’s ideal for buyers who want grand-tourer comfort with a playful driving character—chic enough for the weekend, sensible enough for the daily run, and guaranteed to spark a few “what is that?” conversations.

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Mercedes A Class
Mercedes CLE Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
46,300 - 104,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
49 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
290 - 420 L
Length
4,428 mm
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
1,423 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,434 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,125 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
405 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
225 km/h
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, E, D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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