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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Mercedes EQA comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 228 HP), boot space and price (59,800 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Mercedes EQA?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Mercedes EQA: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes EQA

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  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CLE Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes EQA is visibly cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,898 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers significantly more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 363 km more than the Mercedes CLE Coupe.

EQA

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 clearly more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Mercedes EQA offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes EQA is barely lighter – 2,115 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQA offers somewhat more boot space – 340 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQA carries barely more – 425 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQA 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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EQA

Mercedes EQA

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 228 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 476 km
Mercedes CLE Coupe
Mercedes EQA

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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 EQA

The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
Mercedes EQA

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
476 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Trunk capacity
290 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 HP
Power HP
228 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
550 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
230 kW
Power kW
168 kW
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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