Mercedes CLA Coupe vs VW Tiguan – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Tiguan has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32800 £, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 37100 £. That’s a price difference of around 4317 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan manages with 0.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 2.30 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs clearly better – achieving up to 791 km, about 662 km more than the VW Tiguan.

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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 421 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.90 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs a bit better – reaching 270 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 242 km/h. The difference is around 28 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe pulls evident stronger with 515 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is minimal lighter – 1505 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 94 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers noticeable more room – 652 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 192 L.

When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan minimal takes the win – 533 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

All in all, the VW Tiguan shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.