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Decision summary
Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé vs RIDDARA RD6: the short answer
CLA Coupé and RD6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
RD6 starts ZAR 145,468 cheaperCLA Coupé from ZAR 892,968 · RD6 from ZAR 747,500
Five key differences
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Specification
CLA Coupé
RD6
Maximum Power
CLA Coupé120 kW
RD6180 kW
Maximum Torque
CLA Coupé270 Nm
RD6309 Nm
Engine Size
CLA Coupé1332 cc
RD6Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
CLA Coupé16.7 km/l
RD6Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
CLA Coupé135 mm
RD6225 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
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
RD6
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
CLA Coupé
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
RD6
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
CLA Coupé
RD6
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African CLA Coupé generation represented by derivative CLA 200
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Facelift History
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African model cycle
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupe
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Current South African retail range
active
Segment
Premium coupé
Electric double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Coupé
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Spec
CLA Coupé
RD6
Length
4695 mm
5260 mm
Width
1830 mm
1900 mm
Height
1430 mm
1865 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
135 mm
225 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
120 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
1200 l
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
3120 kg
Payload Capacity
550 kg
1115 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.55 m
6.1 m
Front Headroom
960 mm
1033 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
1028 mm
Front Legroom
900 mm
912 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
951 mm
Spec
CLA Coupé
RD6
Engine
1332/L4
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
180 kW
Maximum Torque
270 Nm
309 Nm
Combined Power
120 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
270 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
48 V integrated starter-generator
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
1
1
Motor Location
Integrated with transmission / rear axle depending on hybrid system
Rear
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
229 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.4 sec
8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
15.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Economy, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
63 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
0
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
373 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
90 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
10 h 0 min (0-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
32 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
No
Yes
Spec
CLA Coupé
RD6
Gearbox
8-Speed DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
No
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Single fixed reduction ratio
Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
8-Speed DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic with manual shift mode
Electronic selector
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
No
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
0
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
0
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
No
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
No
Gearbox Type
8-Speed DCT
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
0
Not Applicable
Low Range
0
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Driven axle configuration: FWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
No
Transmission Speeds
8
1
Spec
CLA Coupé
RD6
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
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
66
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
0
373 km (NEDC)
Electric Consumption
0
16.2 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
0 km
250 km
Range Real World Mixed
0 km
330 km
Spec
CLA Coupé
RD6
Airbags
7
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Ventilated disc brakes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Indirect
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
No
AEB
Ventilated disc brakes
No
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Ventilated disc brakes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
No
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
No
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
No
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
CLA Coupé
RD6
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Ventilated disc brakes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Yes
No
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Park Assist
Yes
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
No
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
No
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Spec
CLA Coupé
RD6
Seat Material
ARTICO man-made leather / fabric trim
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Heated Seats
Front heated seats
No
Ventilated Seats
Model/option dependent
No
Ambient Lighting
64-colour ambient lighting
No
Steering Wheel Material
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
Foam
60 40 Split Seat
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
6-way electric
Seat Trim
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Spec
CLA Coupé
RD6
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
Yes
One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
KEYLESS-GO
No
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
No
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
No
Electric Tailgate
No
Electric tailgate release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
No
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Spec
CLA Coupé
RD6
Infotainment System
MBUX multimedia system
8-inch central display
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
13
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
Full digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
USB-C ports
Standard
Infotainment Screen
MBUX multimedia system
8
Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
8
Spec
CLA Coupé
RD6
LED Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
No
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
LED
Fog Lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
No
Roof Rails
No
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
White, Black, Grey
Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
No
Spec
CLA Coupé
RD6
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
23 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
26 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
No
4WD System Type
No
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
16.0 deg
Spec
CLA Coupé
RD6
Tyre Size
245/40 R19
225/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
19-inch alloy wheels
T145/80 R18
Wheel Rim Size
19
17
Handbrake Type
Ventilated disc brakes
Electronic parking brake
Spec
CLA Coupé
RD6
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Multi-link independent
Spec
CLA Coupé
RD6
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
CLA Coupé
RD6
Service Plan
5 Years / 100000 km
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Spec
CLA Coupé
RD6
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.
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Price Zar
892968 ZAR
747500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current South African retail derivative
Starting Price
1050000
747500
Starting Price Zar
1050000
747500
Spec
CLA Coupé
RD6
Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
In depth: how these cars differ
This CLA Coupé and RD6 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 RD6 69.
Efficiency index: CLA Coupé 68 vs RD6 90.
Safety-equipment index: CLA Coupé 95 vs RD6 43.
Practicality index: CLA Coupé 59 vs RD6 87.
Ownership-cover index: CLA Coupé not separately scored vs RD6 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
RD6 leads by 2 points
CLA Coupé and RD6 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
RD6
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
43/100
Practicality
87/100
CLA Coupé
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
59/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRIDDARA RD6
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 69 pts for CLA Coupé
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RD6 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
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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.
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