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Volvo XC60 vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (49,200 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC60 or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Volvo XC60 vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Volvo XC60

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly more trunk space

Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • somewhat lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

XC60

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes CLA Coupe is noticeably cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 49,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,555 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 2.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers considerably more range – reaching up to 791 km, about 709 km more than the Volvo XC60.

CLA Coupe

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 Volvo XC60 offers markedly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is slightly faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers markedly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 194 Nm more.

XC60

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 somewhat lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo XC60 offers slightly more boot space – 483 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries somewhat more – 550 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe has the upper hand 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, Petrol MHEV
  • 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 : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 541 - 791 km
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The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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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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marco
12 Mar 2026, 18:44:45

A car with a unique line — the shooting brake finally gets a sporty rear and a roomy trunk.

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Dejf
18 Dec 2025, 14:59:40

Nice efficient car. Like it

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Volvo XC60
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Electric Range
541 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
58 kWh
co2
64 - 169 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,708 mm
Length
4,723 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Height
1,468 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 550 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC60?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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