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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or NIO EL6?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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.

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 a bit cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,221 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is considerably more efficient: consuming 12.3 kWh/100km compared to 20.4 kWh/100km for the NIO EL6. That’s a difference of about 8.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers markedly more range – reaching up to 792 km, about 263 km more than the NIO EL6.

EL6

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 NIO EL6 offers visibly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL6 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

CLA Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is markedly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 520 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers markedly more boot space – 597 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 192 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL6 carries marginally more – 475 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe is narrowly 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, 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
NIO EL6

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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NIO EL6

The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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
5
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
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Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
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Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
455 - 475 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
NIO
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