Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe vs Subaru WRX
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe and the Subaru WRX as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: IC Star Automotive, Inc. and Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Mercedes-Benz Philippines (IC Star Automotive, Inc.), via mercedes-benz.ph.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe
CLA 180 Progressive variant
- SRP
- ₱3,550,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱61,777
Photo: Motor Image Pilipinas (Subaru Philippines), via subaru.asia.
Subaru WRX
2.4 CVT EyeSight variant
- SRP
- ₱2,888,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱50,257
How they differ
- The Subaru WRX is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱2,888,000, which is ₱662,000 (19%) below the Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe at ₱3,550,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the WRX is estimated at ₱50,257 a month against ₱61,777 for the CLA Coupe, a difference of ₱11,520 a month.
- The WRX makes more power (275 PS against 136 PS for the CLA Coupe).
- The WRX has more torque (350 Nm against 200 Nm for the CLA Coupe).
- The WRX has the larger engine (2,387 cc against 1,332 cc for the CLA Coupe).
- The CLA Coupe has the better claimed fuel economy (16.9 km/L against 11.8 km/L for the WRX).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Mercedes-Benz CLA CoupeCLA 180 Progressive, ₱3,550,000 | Subaru WRX2.4 CVT EyeSight, ₱2,888,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 1.33L turbocharged inline-4 petrol | 2.4L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve turbocharged petrol |
| Displacement (differs) | 1332 cc | 2387 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 136 PS | 275 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 5500 rpm | 5600 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 200 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 1,460-4,000 | 2,000-5,200 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Direct injection, turbocharged |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 16.9 km/L | 11.8 km/L |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 6d-ISC-FCM | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 7G-DCT 7-speed dual-clutch | Subaru Performance Transmission (Sport Lineartronic CVT) with sports shifting control |
| Drivetrain (differs) | n/a | Symmetrical AWD (VTD-AWD) |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4688 mm | 4670 mm |
| Width (differs) | n/a | 1825 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1444 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2729 mm | 2675 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1425 kg | 1588 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | n/a | 63 L |
| Payload (differs) | 520 kg | n/a |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Tyres (differs) | n/a | 245/40R18 |
| Wheels (differs) | 18-inch multi-spoke alloy | 18" aluminium alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with Brake Assist (BAS) | n/a |
| Airbags (differs) | 7 | 8 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | Active Brake Assist, Active Parking Assist, reversing camera | EyeSight 4.0: Pre-Collision Braking, Autonomous Emergency Steering, Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centring, Lane Departure Prevention, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection, Reverse Automatic Braking, rear view camera, Driver Monitoring System |
| Stability control (differs) | Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Acceleration Slip Regulation | Multi-mode Vehicle Dynamics Control with TRACK mode and Active Torque Vectoring |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | MBUX with 10.25-inch touchscreen | 11.6" Full HD display premium audio |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Apple CarPlay, Android Auto | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 10.25-inch digital instrument display | 4.2" LCD multi-information display with boost gauge |
| Headlight (differs) | LED High Performance | LED with auto-leveller and Steering Responsive Headlights |
| Keyless system (differs) | KEYLESS-GO start | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Airbags: two-stage front, front side, window (curtain) and driver knee; THERMATIC climate control; electric front seats with memory; split-folding rear seats | RECARO front seats, power sunroof, twin dual tail mufflers, trunk spoiler, SI-DRIVE |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 3 years | 5 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.