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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Skoda Elroq – Which one offers the better deal?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Mercedes CLA Coupe or Skoda Elroq fits your lifestyle better.

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

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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.

Skoda Elroq has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 37100 £. That’s a price difference of around 8045 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes CLA Coupe: with 12.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s noticeable more efficient than the Skoda Elroq with 15.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh.

As for range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs evident better – achieving up to 791 km, about 218 km more than the Skoda Elroq.

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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 Mercedes CLA Coupe has a to a small extent edge – offering 421 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Skoda Elroq takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs evident better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Skoda Elroq tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Elroq pulls noticeable stronger with 679 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 164 Nm difference.

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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 clearly perceptible lighter – 1505 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 448 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Elroq offers slight more room – 470 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Elroq minimal takes the win – 531 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

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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

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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Skoda Elroq

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The Skoda Elroq is a cleverly packaged family SUV that mixes roomy practicality with sharp, modern looks, making it an easy pick for buyers who prefer common sense over flash. On the road it's composed and user-friendly, with thoughtful interior details that turn everyday driving into something pleasantly efficient — a sensible companion with a wink.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37100 - 73700 £
Price
29100 - 45500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.9 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 16.5 kWh
Electric Range
86 - 791 km
Electric Range
377 - 573 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 - 85 kWh
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 202 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1505 - 2135 kg
Curb weight
1953 - 2268 kg
Trunk capacity
395 - 460 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
4692 - 4723 mm
Length
4488 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Width
1884 mm
Height
1404 - 1468 mm
Height
1608 - 1625 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1580 L
Payload
440 - 490 kg
Payload
470 - 531 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
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Max Speed
205 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
230 - 515 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda

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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.

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