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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Honda Prelude - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (354 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (39600 £ vs 42400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Honda Prelude?
CLA Coupe
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 CLA Coupe has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39600 £ , while the Honda Prelude costs 42400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2792 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLA Coupe manages with 4.90 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Honda Prelude with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.
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 has a decisively edge – offering 354 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Honda Prelude takes 8.20 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs somewhat better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Honda Prelude tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 22 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Coupe pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 515 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.
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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.
Seats: Mercedes CLA Coupe offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers clearly perceptible more room – 405 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.
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.
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Honda Prelude
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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Mercedes CLA Coupe
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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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Honda Prelude
The Honda Prelude is the coupe that proves Honda can blend precision with a hint of romance, serving up crisp steering and a chassis that loves a flowing road. It’s practical enough for the commute and stylish enough to make parking-lot goodbyes last longer, with reliability that keeps your wallet calm and your right foot curious.
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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Honda Prelude
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
39600 - 66800 £
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Price
42400 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.20 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
541 - 791 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
58 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
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co2
117 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
40 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
4
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Doors
3
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Curb weight
1695 - 2135 kg
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Curb weight
-
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Trunk capacity
264 L
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Length
4723 mm
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Length
4525 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Width
1880 mm
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Height
1468 mm
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Height
1349 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
760 L
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Payload
430 - 455 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
184 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.20 s
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Max Speed
210 km/h
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Max Speed
188 km/h
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
315 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
135 kW
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Engine capacity
1499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1993 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Honda
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What drive types are available for the Mercedes CLA Coupe?
The Mercedes CLA Coupe is available as Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.