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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or VW ID.7 Touring?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly 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.

Mercedes CLA Coupe is a bit cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,425 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is slightly more efficient: consuming 12.2 kWh/100km compared to 14 kWh/100km for the VW ID.7 Touring. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers moderately more range – reaching up to 791 km, about 102 km more than the VW ID.7 Touring.

ID.7 Touring

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 marginally more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 164 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 clearly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 496 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more boot space – 605 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 200 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.7 Touring carries barely more – 465 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe comes out modestly 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 : 542 - 791 km
Mercedes CLA Coupe
VW ID.7 Touring

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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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VW ID.7 Touring

The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe
VW ID.7 Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
542 - 791 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
-
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
-
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
459 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
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