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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Suzuki Vitara comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Suzuki Vitara?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Suzuki Vitara: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • noticeably more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Suzuki Vitara is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,065 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Suzuki Vitara with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is noticeably more efficient: consuming 12.2 kWh/100km compared to 14.9 kWh/100km for the Suzuki Vitara. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers substantially more range – reaching up to 791 km, about 365 km more than the Suzuki Vitara.

Vitara

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 Mercedes CLA Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Suzuki Vitara takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 208 Nm more.

CLA Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Vitara is clearly lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 440 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers very slightly more boot space – 405 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Coupe carries only slightly more – 455 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe 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 £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • 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 : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 542 - 791 km
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Suzuki Vitara

The Vitara is a city-smart SUV with a cheeky streak of off-road promise, perfect for drivers who want practicality without pretense. It’s honest, easy to live with and surprisingly likeable, a sensible companion for everyday adventures and weekend escapes.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
542 - 791 km
Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
395 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

General

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