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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Toyota Corolla?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Toyota Corolla

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • moderately 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 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.

Toyota Corolla is noticeably cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,059 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Corolla

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 clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is moderately lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 275 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers moderately more boot space – 405 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Coupe carries only slightly more – 455 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe holds a decisive overall lead 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
Toyota Corolla

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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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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
542 - 791 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
-
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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