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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé vs Jetour T2 i-DM: the short answer
CLA Coupé and T2 i-DM are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
T2 i-DM starts ZAR 113,068 cheaperCLA Coupé from ZAR 892,968 · T2 i-DM from ZAR 779,900
Five key differences
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Specification
CLA Coupé
T2 i-DM
Maximum Power
CLA Coupé120 kW
T2 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
CLA Coupé270 Nm
T2 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
CLA Coupé1332 cc
T2 i-DM1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CLA Coupé16.7 km/l
T2 i-DM76.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
CLA Coupé135 mm
T2 i-DM190 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
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
T2 i-DM
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
CLA Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
T2 i-DM
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
T2 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African CLA Coupé generation represented by derivative CLA 200
Current South African launch specification
Facelift History
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African model cycle
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupe
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Current South African retail range
Active
Segment
Premium coupé
SUV
Vehicle Type
Coupé
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
4038 kg
Tare Mass Kg
-
2138 kg
Spec
CLA Coupé
T2 i-DM
Length
4695 mm
4785 mm
Width
1830 mm
2006 mm
Height
1430 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
135 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
120 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
2138 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
2438 kg
Payload Capacity
550 kg
300 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.55 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
960 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
970 mm
Front Legroom
900 mm
980 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
810 mm
Spec
CLA Coupé
T2 i-DM
Engine
1332/L4
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
M282
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1332 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.6:1
12.0:1
Bore
72.2 mm
72 mm
Stroke
81.4 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
120 kW
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
270 Nm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
120 kW
265 kW
Combined Torque
270 Nm
610 Nm
Motor Type
48 V integrated starter-generator
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
1
2
Motor Location
Integrated with transmission / rear axle depending on hybrid system
Front
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed DCT
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
229 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.4 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
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
18.4 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
90 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
50 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
3 h 0 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CLA Coupé
T2 i-DM
Gearbox
8-Speed DCT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
2WD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
8-Speed DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic with manual shift mode
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
2WD
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
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-Speed DCT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
0
Not Applicable
Low Range
0
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Driven axle configuration: FWD
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
Spec
CLA Coupé
T2 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
16.7 km/l
76.9 km/l
City Mileage
16.7 km/l
62.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.7 km/l
89.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.7 km/l
76.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 and CCS2
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
66
70
Combined Driving Range
0
1200
Electric Consumption
0
22
Range Real World Highway
0 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
0 km
Not Applicable
Spec
CLA Coupé
T2 i-DM
Airbags
7
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
AEB
Ventilated disc brakes
Yes
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
CLA Coupé
T2 i-DM
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Ventilated disc brakes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
CLA Coupé
T2 i-DM
Seat Material
ARTICO man-made leather / fabric trim
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
Front heated seats
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Model/option dependent
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
64-colour ambient lighting
Multi
Steering Wheel Material
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Seat Trim
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CLA Coupé
T2 i-DM
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
KEYLESS-GO
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
50W
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Yes
Electric Tailgate
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1494 l
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
1.3
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Spare Wheel
19-inch alloy wheels
255/55 R20 full size
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
CLA Coupé
T2 i-DM
Infotainment System
MBUX multimedia system
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
13
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
10.25-inch
USB Ports
USB-C ports
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
MBUX multimedia system
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
15.6-inch
Spec
CLA Coupé
T2 i-DM
LED Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Yes
Fog Lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Yes
Roof Rails
No
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Not Available
Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Yes
Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
Yes
Headlight Type
LED High Performance headlamps
Yes
Spec
CLA Coupé
T2 i-DM
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
No
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Ground Clearance Max
-
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
190 mm
Spec
CLA Coupé
T2 i-DM
Tyre Size
245/40 R19
255/55 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
19-inch alloy wheels
255/55 R20 full size
Wheel Rim Size
19
20
Handbrake Type
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
19-inch alloy wheels
255/55 R20 full size
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
CLA Coupé
T2 i-DM
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Track Width
-
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1695 mm
Front Suspension Type
Independent multi-link suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Independent multi-link suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
CLA Coupé
T2 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km
30 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Spec
CLA Coupé
T2 i-DM
Service Plan
5 Years / 100000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Battery Warranty
-
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Spec
CLA Coupé
T2 i-DM
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.
South Africa market model
Price Zar
892968 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
flagship
Starting Price
1050000
779900
Starting Price Zar
1050000
779900
Spec
CLA Coupé
T2 i-DM
Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This CLA Coupé and T2 i-DM 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 T2 i-DM 45.
Efficiency index: CLA Coupé 68 vs T2 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: CLA Coupé 95 vs T2 i-DM 92.
Practicality index: CLA Coupé 59 vs T2 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: CLA Coupé not separately scored vs T2 i-DM 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
T2 i-DM leads by 4 points
CLA Coupé and T2 i-DM 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
T2 i-DM
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
CLA Coupé
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
59/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T2 i-DM
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 69 pts for CLA Coupé
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T2 i-DM 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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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.
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