Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Kia EV4 Sedan – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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

Kia EV4 Sedan has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35600 £, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 37100 £. That’s a price difference of around 1540 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes CLA Coupe: with 12.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s to a small extent more efficient than the Kia EV4 Sedan with 14.30 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.10 kWh.

As for range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 791 km, about 158 km more than the Kia EV4 Sedan.

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 has a significantly edge – offering 421 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Kia EV4 Sedan takes 7.40 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs noticeable better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Kia EV4 Sedan tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe pulls clearly stronger with 515 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 232 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is evident lighter – 1505 kg compared to 1815 kg. The difference is around 310 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia EV4 Sedan offers hardly perceptible more room – 490 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Coupe barely noticeable takes the win – 490 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

All in all, the Mercedes CLA Coupe shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.