A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Dual Motor 4WD RoadsterElectricSingle-Speed Reduction GearCurrent
ZAR 1,399,900ex-showroom
⚡ 375 kW🔧 725 Nm
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé vs MG Cyberster: the short answer
CLA Coupé and Cyberster are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
CLA Coupé starts ZAR 506,932 cheaperCLA Coupé from ZAR 892,968 · Cyberster from ZAR 1,399,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
Swipe sideways to compare every column
Specification
CLA Coupé
Cyberster
Maximum Power
CLA Coupé120 kW
Cyberster375 kW
Maximum Torque
CLA Coupé270 Nm
Cyberster725 Nm
Engine Size
CLA Coupé1332 cc
CybersterNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
CLA Coupé16.7 km/l
CybersterNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
CLA Coupé135 mm
Cyberster116 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé
CLA 200
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
CLA Coupé
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Cyberster
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
CLA Coupé
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Cyberster
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
Open a category, then swipe sideways to compare every column
Spec
CLA Coupé
Cyberster
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current South African CLA Coupé generation represented by derivative CLA 200
First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form.
Facelift History
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
South African launch specification introduced as MG's electric halo in 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African model cycle
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupe
Two-door, two-seat soft-top roadster
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
Current South African retail range
active
Segment
Premium coupé
Electric Sports Roadster
Vehicle Type
Coupé
Convertible
Spec
CLA Coupé
Cyberster
Length
4695 mm
4535 mm
Width
1830 mm
1913 mm
Height
1430 mm
1329 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
135 mm
116 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
120 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
249 l
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
2210 kg
Payload Capacity
550 kg
225 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.55 m
5.45 m
Front Headroom
960 mm
1043 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
900 mm
1070 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
CLA Coupé
Cyberster
Engine
1332/L4
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
M282
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1332 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.6:1
Not Applicable
Bore
72.2 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
81.4 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
120 kW
375 kW
Maximum Torque
270 Nm
725 Nm
Combined Power
120 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
270 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
48 V integrated starter-generator
Synchronous Motor
Number of Motors
1
2
Motor Location
Integrated with transmission / rear axle depending on hybrid system
Front and Rear
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
229 km/h
208 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.4 sec
3.2 sec
Quarter Mile
15.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Comfort, Sport, Custom, Super Sport
Launch Control
No
Yes
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
188.92 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
365.24 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
77 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
0
Ternary Lithium
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
443 km (WLTP combined)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
144 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
9 h (0-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
40 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking
No
Yes
Spec
CLA Coupé
Cyberster
Gearbox
8-Speed DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Electronic differential control
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Electronic differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
8-Speed DCT
Single-Speed
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic with manual shift mode
Single-Speed
Drivetrain
FWD
All-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
No
Permanently managed electric AWD
4WD Hi Range
0
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
0
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
No
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Available
Gearbox Type
8-Speed DCT
Reduction Gear
Low Range Ratio
0
Not Applicable
Low Range
0
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Driven axle configuration: FWD
Dual-motor AWD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
8
1
Spec
CLA Coupé
Cyberster
Claimed Mileage
16.7 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
16.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
16.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS Type 2
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
66
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
0
443 km (WLTP combined)
Electric Consumption
0
191 Wh/km
Range Real World Highway
0 km
331 km
Range Real World Mixed
0 km
443 km
Spec
CLA Coupé
Cyberster
Airbags
7
4
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Ventilated disc brakes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
AEB
Ventilated disc brakes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
CLA Coupé
Cyberster
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Ventilated disc brakes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
CLA Coupé
Cyberster
Seat Material
ARTICO man-made leather / fabric trim
Leather/Alcantara
Heated Seats
Front heated seats
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Model/option dependent
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
64-colour ambient lighting
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
6-way electric with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
6-way electric with memory
Seat Trim
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Leather/Alcantara
Spec
CLA Coupé
Cyberster
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
KEYLESS-GO
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Not Applicable
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic climate control
Spec
CLA Coupé
Cyberster
Infotainment System
MBUX multimedia system
Three-screen cockpit
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
13
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
10.25-inch virtual cluster
USB Ports
USB-C ports
1 x USB-C; 1 x USB-A
Infotainment Screen
MBUX multimedia system
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
Spec
CLA Coupé
Cyberster
LED Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Fog Lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Modern Beige, Andes Grey, Light Speed Silver, Flare Red, Nuclear Yellow
Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Not Applicable
Spec
CLA Coupé
Cyberster
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Electronic differential lock
4WD System Type
No
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CLA Coupé
Cyberster
Tyre Size
245/40 R19
245/40 R20 front; 275/35 R20 rear
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
19-inch alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
19
20-inch
Handbrake Type
Ventilated disc brakes
Electronic parking brake
Spec
CLA Coupé
Cyberster
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Five-link
Spec
CLA Coupé
Cyberster
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
CLA Coupé
Cyberster
Service Plan
5 Years / 100000 km
5 years / 100,000 km maintenance plan
Spec
CLA Coupé
Cyberster
Ownership Role
Displayed price includes 15% VAT; CO2 tax is separate where listed; five-year/100,000 km service and maintenance plan may be excluded.
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
892968 ZAR
1399900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
1050000
1399900
Starting Price Zar
1050000
1399900
Spec
CLA Coupé
Cyberster
Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
In depth: how these cars differ
This CLA Coupé and Cyberster 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: CLA Coupé 55 vs Cyberster 100.
Efficiency index: CLA Coupé 68 vs Cyberster 90.
Safety-equipment index: CLA Coupé 95 vs Cyberster 77.
Practicality index: CLA Coupé 59 vs Cyberster 34.
Ownership-cover index: CLA Coupé not separately scored vs Cyberster 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.
Model imagery
CLA Coupé and Cyberster image comparison
Open an image for its full canonical file or visit the model page for the complete vehicle record.
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
Cyberster leads by 6 points
CLA Coupé and Cyberster 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
Cyberster
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
77/100
Practicality
34/100
CLA Coupé
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
59/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG Cyberster
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 69 pts for CLA Coupé
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cyberster leads. However, CLA Coupé may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
Compare
Request dealer offers
Let's discuss your next car
Share your interest so Hagalu can follow up about quotations and available discounts. The dealer confirms stock, price and terms.
✓
We've Got Your Details!
Your enquiry has reached Hagalu for follow-up. Any dealer offer will be confirmed separately by the seller.