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Morgan Plus Four vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (65,900 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Morgan Plus Four or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Morgan Plus Four vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Morgan Plus Four

  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
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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

Plus Four

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes CLA Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Morgan Plus Four costs 65,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,278 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Morgan Plus Four with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

CLA Coupe

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 visibly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Morgan Plus Four is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 115 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 CLA Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Morgan Plus Four is significantly lighter – 1,009 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 686 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe 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 £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 542 - 792 km
Morgan Plus Four
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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Dimensions and Body

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Morgan Plus Four

The Morgan Plus Four is a charming, hand-built roadster that marries classic coachbuilt style with surprisingly sure-footed modern manners, ideal for buyers who want personality over anonymity. Its open-top theatrics and tactile controls turn every country lane into a small celebration, and while it isn’t for fans of bland practicality, it rewards enthusiasts with pure, unfiltered driving delight.

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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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Morgan Plus Four
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,900 - 68,600 £
Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
159 - 165 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,009 - 1,013 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,650 mm
Width
1,855 mm
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
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Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
258 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 400 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
190 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2020
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Morgan
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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