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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Subaru Solterra comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 343 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Subaru Solterra?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Subaru Solterra: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Subaru Solterra

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • moderately 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CLA Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Subaru Solterra is only slightly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 216 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is a bit more efficient: consuming 12.3 kWh/100km compared to 14.6 kWh/100km for the Subaru Solterra. That’s a difference of about 2.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers visibly more range – reaching up to 792 km, about 281 km more than the Subaru Solterra.

Solterra

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 offers barely more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 343 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Subaru Solterra takes 5.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers slightly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 437 Nm. That’s about 78 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,117 kg. The difference is around 422 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Solterra offers moderately more boot space – 452 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 47 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Solterra carries marginally more – 468 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe is decisively 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.

from £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 542 - 792 km
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Subaru Solterra

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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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Subaru Solterra

The Subaru Solterra translates Subaru's rugged, go-anywhere character into an electric package, offering sure-footed handling and a thoughtfully practical cabin that feels ready for weekend escapes. It isn't trying to outshine flashier rivals — instead it stakes its claim on reliability and friendly simplicity, making it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for buyers who want an EV that behaves like a Subaru.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Subaru Solterra

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Price
39,400 - 45,400 £
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
14.6 - 15.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Electric Range
471 - 511 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
2,117 - 2,154 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
431 - 468 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
343 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
437 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
252 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Subaru
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