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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
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Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
542 - 791 km
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Electric Range
584 - 689 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
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Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Trunk capacity
605 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,961 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,862 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
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Payload
430 - 455 kg
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Payload
459 - 465 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
286 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
545 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
210 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
VW
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