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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Volvo V60 comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Volvo V60?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Volvo V60: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly 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:

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.

Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,784 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers substantially more range – reaching up to 791 km, about 692 km more than the Volvo V60.

V60

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 marginally more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Volvo V60 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers a bit more torque with 589 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 74 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, Mercedes CLA Coupe is barely lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 39 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V60 offers markedly more boot space – 519 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V60 carries moderately more – 506 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe is slightly 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, 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 : 541 - 791 km
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Volvo V60

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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Volvo V60

The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
541 - 791 km
Electric Range
99 km
Battery Capacity
58 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
45 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
4,723 mm
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,468 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
460 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic 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
197 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

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