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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Porsche Panamera - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (354 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (39600 £ vs 99800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Porsche Panamera?

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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Porsche Panamera

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

CLA Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes CLA Coupe has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 39600 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60135 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Porsche Panamera manages with 3 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.90 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs convincingly better – achieving up to 791 km, about 694 km more than the Porsche Panamera.

Panamera

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 Porsche Panamera has a decisively edge – offering 782 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 428 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.90 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Panamera performs distinct better – reaching 325 km/h, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 115 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Panamera pulls clearly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 485 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.

Seats: Mercedes CLA Coupe offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is a bit lighter – 1695 kg compared to 1960 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers a bit more room – 494 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 89 L.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Panamera to a small extent takes the win – 545 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera is slightly 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.

Mercedes CLA Coupe
Porsche Panamera

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Panamera

Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12 L
  • Electric Range : 83 - 97 km

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 Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Porsche Panamera

Costs and Consumption

Price
39600 - 66800 £
Price
99800 - 212100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
541 - 791 km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
58 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1695 - 2135 kg
Curb weight
1960 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
4723 mm
Length
5052 - 5204 mm
Width
1855 mm
Width
1937 mm
Height
1468 mm
Height
1415 - 1428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1255 - 1385 L
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
500 - 1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1499 cm3
Engine capacity
2894 - 3996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Mercedes CLA Coupe?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.