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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs VW Passat comparison
Compare performance (354 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or VW Passat?
Mercedes CLA Coupe vs VW Passat: 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:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
VW Passat is very slightly cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,174 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers substantially more range – reaching up to 792 km, about 657 km more than the VW Passat.
Passat
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 noticeably more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 82 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 Passat takes 7.1 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers visibly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 115 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, VW Passat is only slightly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 122 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers considerably more boot space – 690 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 285 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries markedly more – 577 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 122 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Passat is far ahead overall 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 £36,500
VW Passat
Mercedes CLA Coupe
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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 Passat
The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.
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Mercedes CLA Coupe
VW Passat
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
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Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
542 - 792 km
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Electric Range
124 - 135 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
28 - 153 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
-
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Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
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Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,849 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
501 - 577 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
122 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 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
250 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
90 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
VW
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