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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Lotus Emira?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • somewhat more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,935 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

Emira

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 Lotus Emira offers somewhat more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers only slightly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

CLA Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes CLA Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is slightly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 174 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers significantly more boot space – 405 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 254 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Coupe carries clearly more – 455 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe holds a decisive overall lead 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
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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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4.8 (2 Reviews)
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marco
12 Mar 2026, 18:44:45

A car with a unique line — the shooting brake finally gets a sporty rear and a roomy trunk.

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Dejf
18 Dec 2025, 14:59:40

Nice efficient car. Like it

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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
542 - 791 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes CLA Coupe have?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe is available as Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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