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Decision summary
Omoda C9 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Hybrid: the short answer
C9 and CLA Hybrid are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
C9:
current from
ZAR 785,900
·
CLA Hybrid:
announced from
ZAR 937,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
C9
CLA Hybrid
Maximum Power
C9192 kW @ 5500 rpm
CLA Hybrid120 kW
Maximum Torque
C9400 Nm
CLA Hybrid250 Nm
Engine Size
C92000 cc
CLA Hybrid1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
C911.8 km/l
CLA Hybrid16.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
C9165 mm
CLA Hybrid150 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Omoda C9
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
C9
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
CLA Hybrid
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
C9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
CLA Hybrid
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C9
CLA Hybrid
Model Introduced Year
2024
2026
Generation
Current South Africa C9 range
Current South African CLA Hybrid generation represented by derivative CLA 200
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Current South African model cycle
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Current South African retail range
Segment
SUV
Premium coupé
Tare Mass Kg
Not Available
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Coupé
Spec
C9
CLA Hybrid
Length
4775 mm
4800 mm
Width
1920 mm
1900 mm
Height
1671 mm
1600 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2729 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
143 mm
120 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
500 l
Boot/Cargo Space
660 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
1872 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2281 kg
2000 kg
Payload Capacity
409 kg
500 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
12.0 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
960 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1070 mm
900 mm
Rear Legroom
960 mm
900 mm
Spec
C9
CLA Hybrid
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Independent multi-link suspension
Spec
C9
CLA Hybrid
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
KEYLESS-GO
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Standard
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
1783 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C9
CLA Hybrid
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1499/L4
Engine Code
SQRF4J20
M282
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
10.6:1
Bore
80.5 mm
72.2 mm
Stroke
98.0 mm
81.4 mm
Maximum Power
192 kW @ 5500 rpm
120 kW
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
250 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
120 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
270 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
48 V integrated starter-generator
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Integrated with transmission / rear axle depending on hybrid system
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed DCT
Top Speed
200 km/h
229 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
8.4 sec
Quarter Mile
15.8 sec
15.0 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Off-Road
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
102 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
213 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
0
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
No
Spec
C9
CLA Hybrid
Gearbox
8 AT
8-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-Speed DCT
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Automatic with manual shift mode
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Intelligent electronically controlled on-demand AWD with automatic front/rear torque distribution
No
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
0
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
0
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
No
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
8 AT
8-Speed DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
0
Low Range
Not Applicable
0
Axle Layout
AWD
Driven axle configuration: FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
C9
CLA Hybrid
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
16.7 km/l
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
16.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
16.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
66 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
0 l
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
16.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
65
66
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
0
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
0
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
0 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
0 km
Spec
C9
CLA Hybrid
Airbags
Multiple airbags
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Ventilated disc brakes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
AEB
Standard
Ventilated disc brakes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Ventilated disc brakes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
C9
CLA Hybrid
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Ventilated disc brakes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
C9
CLA Hybrid
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
ARTICO man-made leather / fabric trim
Heated Seats
Standard
Front heated seats
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Model/option dependent
Ambient Lighting
Standard
64-colour ambient lighting
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Electric adjustment with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Electric adjustment with memory
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Spec
C9
CLA Hybrid
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
MBUX multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
13
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
12.3-inch digital instrument display
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
USB-C ports
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
MBUX multimedia system
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
MBUX multimedia system
Spec
C9
CLA Hybrid
LED Headlamps
Standard
LED High Performance headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Standard
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Headlights
Standard
LED High Performance headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Spec
C9
CLA Hybrid
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
No
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
-
Spec
C9
CLA Hybrid
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
245/40 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
19-inch alloy wheels
Wheel Rim Size
245/50 R20
19
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Ventilated disc brakes
Spec
C9
CLA Hybrid
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km
110 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C9
CLA Hybrid
Service Plan
5 Years / 75 000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
Spec
C9
CLA Hybrid
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
Displayed price includes 15% VAT; CO2 tax is separate where listed; five-year/100,000 km service and maintenance plan may be excluded.
Price Zar
885900 ZAR
937000 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
885900
1150000
Starting Price Zar
885900
1150000
Spec
C9
CLA Hybrid
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C9 and CLA Hybrid comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: C9 81 vs CLA Hybrid 54.
Efficiency index: C9 46 vs CLA Hybrid 70.
Safety-equipment index: C9 94 vs CLA Hybrid 95.
Practicality index: C9 68 vs CLA Hybrid 54.
Ownership-cover index: C9 not separately scored vs CLA Hybrid not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
C9 leads by 6 points
C9 and CLA Hybrid are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C9
Performance
81/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
CLA Hybrid
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
70/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C9
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 68 pts for CLA Hybrid
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C9 leads. However, CLA Hybrid may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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