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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs VW ID.Polo comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 226 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or VW ID.Polo?
Mercedes CLA Coupe vs VW ID.Polo: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
CLA Coupe
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
VW ID.Polo is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,212 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is marginally more efficient: consuming 12.3 kWh/100km compared to 13.3 kWh/100km for the VW ID.Polo. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers significantly more range – reaching up to 792 km, about 338 km more than the VW ID.Polo.
ID.Polo
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers markedly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 226 HP. That’s roughly 128 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 VW ID.Polo takes 6.8 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 515 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 225 Nm more.
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, VW ID.Polo is only slightly lighter – 1,568 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 127 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW ID.Polo offers very slightly more boot space – 441 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Coupe carries barely more – 455 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 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.
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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Mercedes CLA Coupe
VW ID.Polo
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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.Polo
The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.
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Mercedes CLA Coupe
VW ID.Polo
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
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Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
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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
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.3 - 14.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
542 - 792 km
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Electric Range
424 - 454 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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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
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
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Curb weight
1,568 - 1,635 kg
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Trunk capacity
441 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,816 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 455 kg
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Payload
444 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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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
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
116 - 226 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
290 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
85 - 166 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
2026
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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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