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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs MINI Aceman comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or MINI Aceman?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs MINI Aceman: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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MINI Aceman

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MINI Aceman is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,636 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is moderately more efficient: consuming 12.3 kWh/100km compared to 14.1 kWh/100km for the MINI Aceman. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers clearly more range – reaching up to 792 km, about 437 km more than the MINI Aceman.

Aceman

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 clearly 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 noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the MINI Aceman takes 6.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers visibly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm more.

CLA Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is marginally lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,720 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers markedly more boot space – 405 L compared to 300 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the MINI Aceman carries moderately more – 530 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe is far ahead 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.

from £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • 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 12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 542 - 792 km
Mercedes CLA Coupe
MINI Aceman

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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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MINI Aceman

The MINI Aceman squeezes classic MINI charm into a sharper, more crossover-ready shape, trading some of the old curves for grown-up practicality while keeping the wink-and-grin personality buyers crave. Inside it's a surprisingly premium, customizable cabin that feels clever rather than cluttered, and on the road the Aceman is eager and nimble — ideal for city dwellers who want an SUV silhouette with proper fun behind the wheel.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe
MINI Aceman

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Price
27,000 - 36,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Electric Range
309 - 355 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,720 - 1,825 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
300 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,754 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
450 - 530 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
184 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
290 - 350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
135 - 190 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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