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Mercedes B Class vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (238 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (33,100 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Mercedes B Class vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes B Class

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

B Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes B Class is somewhat cheaper – starting at 33,100 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,507 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mercedes B Class with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

CLA Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes B Class takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers visibly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

B Class

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 terms of curb weight, Mercedes B Class is noticeably lighter – 1,405 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes B Class offers a bit more boot space – 455 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes B Class carries somewhat more – 550 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe 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 £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • 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 : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 542 - 791 km
Mercedes B Class
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

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Mercedes B Class

The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.

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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 B Class
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
542 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
133 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,565 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
445 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 550 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
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 - 238 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 400 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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