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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Jaguar E-Pace comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Jaguar E-Pace?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Jaguar E-Pace: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • visibly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Jaguar E-Pace

  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Jaguar E-Pace is markedly cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,236 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaguar E-Pace uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers considerably more range – reaching up to 792 km, about 723 km more than the Jaguar E-Pace.

E-Pace

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 visibly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Jaguar E-Pace takes 7.3 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar E-Pace delivers only slightly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

CLA Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is marginally lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,783 kg. The difference is around 88 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar E-Pace offers a bit more boot space – 494 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 89 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar E-Pace carries slightly more – 554 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar E-Pace comes out clearly ahead 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 £32,400
E-Pace

Jaguar E-Pace

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 160 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 69 km
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Jaguar E-Pace

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Jaguar E-Pace

The Jaguar E-Pace brings compact SUV practicality together with taut, sporty design and unmistakable British charm, helping it stand out in a crowded class. Inside, the cabin feels premium and the driving manners are engaging enough to keep a grin on your face, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want Jaguar style without the bulk.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Jaguar E-Pace

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Price
32,400 - 56,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.2 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
69 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.5 kWh
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
33 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 67 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,783 - 2,173 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
494 L
Length
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Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
-
Height
1,648 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,170 L
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
497 - 554 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
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, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
160 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
190 - 211 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
260 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
118 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Jaguar
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