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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (46,300 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Mercedes A Class?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • somewhat more power
  • barely more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • moderately more trunk space

Mercedes A Class

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter

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

CLE Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes A Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 46,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,770 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mercedes A Class with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 113 km, about 28 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

A Class

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 CLE Coupe offers somewhat more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is very slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes A Class tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers slightly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes A Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is markedly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers moderately more boot space – 420 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe stands well ahead of its rival 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 £46,300
CLE Coupe

Mercedes CLE Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 193 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 113 km
Mercedes CLE Coupe
Mercedes A Class

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Mercedes CLE Coupe

The Mercedes CLE Coupe slides between sporty and sophisticated with a swooping silhouette that turns heads without shouting, and a cabin that feels both luxurious and intelligently laid out. It’s ideal for buyers who want grand-tourer comfort with a playful driving character—chic enough for the weekend, sensible enough for the daily run, and guaranteed to spark a few “what is that?” conversations.

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Mercedes A Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
Mercedes A Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,300 - 104,000 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
49 - 215 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,175 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
290 - 420 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
4,428 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,434 mm
Height
1,423 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,125 L
Payload
405 - 475 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
225 km/h
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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