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Mazda 6e vs Mercedes-Benz CLA
Two saloon cars at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The Mazda 6e is £155 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz CLA (£38,995 against £39,150).
- The Mazda 6e goes further: about 290 miles against 245 in typical real-world driving.
- The Mercedes-Benz CLA charges faster from 10% to 80%: about 21 minutes against 25.
- The Mercedes-Benz CLA is more efficient (4.2 against 3.8 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The Mercedes-Benz CLA has the bigger boot: 506 litres against 409.
Side by side
| Mazda 6e 78 kWh | Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 saloon | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £38,995 | £39,150 |
| Real-world range | 290 mi | 245 mi |
| Official WLTP range | – | 337 mi |
| Cold motorway range | 210 mi | 180 mi |
| Efficiency | 3.8 mi/kWh | 4.2 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 77 kWh | 58 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 200 kW | up to 200 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 25 min | 21 min |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Boot | 409 L | 506 L |
| Towing (braked) | 1,500 kg | 1,500 kg |
| Length | 4,921 mm | 4,723 mm |
| 0–62 mph | 7.3 s | 7.5 s |
| Heat pump | Standard | Standard |
| V2L | Yes | No |
| Electric Car Grant | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brand warranty | Check | Check |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: Mazda 6e 78 kWh and Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 saloon. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the Mazda 6e or the Mercedes-Benz CLA?
The Mazda 6e is £155 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz CLA (£38,995 against £39,150).
Which has the longer range, the Mazda 6e or the Mercedes-Benz CLA?
The Mazda 6e goes further: about 290 miles against 245 in typical real-world driving.
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