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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or NIO ET7?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,278 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.3 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the NIO ET7. That’s a difference of about 6.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers markedly more range – reaching up to 792 km, about 208 km more than the NIO ET7.

ET7

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 ET7 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers markedly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 335 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 significantly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 739 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers slightly more boot space – 405 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET7 carries marginally more – 466 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe holds a narrow 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, 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 ET7

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 ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
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
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
-
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
446 - 466 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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
NIO
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