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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Porsche Macan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (421 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (37100 £ vs 69200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Porsche Macan?

Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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Porsche Macan

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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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37100 £, while the Porsche Macan costs 69200 £. That’s a price difference of around 32069 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes CLA Coupe: with 12.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s evident more efficient than the Porsche Macan with 17 kWh. That’s a difference of about 4.80 kWh.

As for range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs somewhat better – achieving up to 791 km, about 147 km more than the Porsche Macan.

Macan

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 Porsche Macan has a noticeable edge – offering 639 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.10 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Porsche Macan tops out at 260 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Macan pulls clearly stronger with 1130 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 615 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is convincingly lighter – 1505 kg compared to 2295 kg. The difference is around 790 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Macan offers somewhat more room – 540 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Macan a bit takes the win – 545 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe proves to be barely ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes CLA Coupe is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £37,100
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 8.9 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 86 - 791 km
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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Porsche Macan

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

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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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Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.

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Reviews Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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Dejf
18 Dec 2025, 14:59:40

Nice efficient car. Like it

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37100 - 73700 £
Price
69200 - 99000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.9 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh
Electric Range
86 - 791 km
Electric Range
585 - 644 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 - 85 kWh
Battery Capacity
95 kWh
co2
0 - 202 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1505 - 2135 kg
Curb weight
2295 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
395 - 460 L
Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
Length
4692 - 4723 mm
Length
4784 - 4805 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Width
1938 - 1952 mm
Height
1404 - 1468 mm
Height
1613 - 1623 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1288 - 1348 L
Payload
440 - 490 kg
Payload
470 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
360 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
205 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
230 - 515 Nm
Torque
563 - 1130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
265 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Porsche

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What drive types are available for the Mercedes CLA Coupe?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.