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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Mazda CX-6e comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Mazda CX-6e?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Mazda CX-6e: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • barely cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter

Mazda CX-6e

  • moderately more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Mercedes CLA Coupe is barely cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Mazda CX-6e costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,212 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is considerably more efficient: consuming 12.2 kWh/100km compared to 18.9 kWh/100km for the Mazda CX-6e. That’s a difference of about 6.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 791 km, about 307 km more than the Mazda CX-6e.

CX-6e

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 offers visibly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 96 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 Mazda CX-6e takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 225 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 noticeably lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,205 kg. The difference is around 510 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-6e offers moderately more boot space – 468 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 63 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Coupe carries moderately more – 455 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe is decisively 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 £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 : 541 - 791 km
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Mazda CX-6e

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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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Mazda CX-6e

The Mazda CX-6e blends Mazda’s flowing coupe‑SUV silhouette with electric propulsion to deliver a surprisingly engaging and polished driving experience that feels more premium than its price suggests. Inside, the cabin is quietly refined and ergonomically smart, with modern tech and practical space that make it a stylish, sensible choice for drivers who want EV manners without the fanfare.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Mazda CX-6e

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Price
42,800 - 45,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
541 - 791 km
Electric Range
468 - 484 km
Battery Capacity
58 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
2,205 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
468 L
Length
4,723 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
1,468 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
385 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mazda
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