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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Porsche Taycan comparison

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?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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Porsche Taycan

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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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.

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 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.

Taycan

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 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.

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.

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 552 - 680 km
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Porsche Taycan

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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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Porsche Taycan

The 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.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Porsche Taycan

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
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
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
175 - 635 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
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