Compare performance (354 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Porsche Taycan?
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 Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,306 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is noticeably more efficient: consuming 12.3 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Porsche Taycan. That’s a difference of about 4.4 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 792 km, about 112 km more than the Porsche Taycan.
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 Taycan offers considerably more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 680 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers significantly more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 825 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Mercedes CLA Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is visibly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 470 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Porsche Taycan offers marginally more boot space – 407 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.
When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries markedly more – 635 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.
The Porsche Taycan is clearly superior overall 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 Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
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Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
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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
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
542 - 792 km
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Electric Range
552 - 680 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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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
Coupe
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
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Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 455 kg
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Payload
175 - 635 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
410 - 1,340 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
300 - 760 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
2,024 - 2,025
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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
Porsche
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