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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Bentley Bentayga comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Bentley Bentayga?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Bentley Bentayga: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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Bentley Bentayga

  • noticeably more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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

CLA Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes CLA Coupe is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 137,621 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 8.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers clearly more range – reaching up to 792 km, about 742 km more than the Bentley Bentayga.

Bentayga

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 Bentley Bentayga offers noticeably more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 196 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Bentayga is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers visibly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm more.

CLA Coupe

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 CLA Coupe is significantly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 720 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Bentayga offers somewhat more boot space – 484 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 79 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries considerably more – 835 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 380 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
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Bentley Bentayga

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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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Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
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Height
1,728 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Bentley
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