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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
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Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
542 - 792 km
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
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Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Trunk capacity
597 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,854 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,987 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,703 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
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Payload
430 - 455 kg
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
NIO
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