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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs ZEEKR 7GT comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or ZEEKR 7GT?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs ZEEKR 7GT: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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ZEEKR 7GT

  • very slightly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

ZEEKR 7GT is very slightly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 216 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.2 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the ZEEKR 7GT. That’s a difference of about 4.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers a bit more range – reaching up to 791 km, about 136 km more than the ZEEKR 7GT.

7GT

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 ZEEKR 7GT offers considerably more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 292 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the ZEEKR 7GT is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the ZEEKR 7GT delivers markedly more torque with 710 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 195 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 noticeably lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 570 kg.

Looking at boot space, the ZEEKR 7GT offers moderately more boot space – 456 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The ZEEKR 7GT 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.

from £39,400
7GT

ZEEKR 7GT

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 421 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.6 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 519 - 655 km
Mercedes CLA Coupe
ZEEKR 7GT

Costs and Consumption

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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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ZEEKR 7GT

The Zeekr 7 GT stakes its claim as a smartly styled, quietly confident grand tourer that mixes comfort with a sporty edge to keep daily drives interesting. Inside it feels more grown-up EV than gadget toy, offering a polished cabin and driver-focused flair that will appeal to buyers who want presence without pretension.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe
ZEEKR 7GT

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Price
39,400 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
542 - 791 km
Electric Range
519 - 655 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,405 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
456 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
-

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
421 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
440 - 710 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
310 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
ZEEKR
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