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.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Hybrid vs Foton Tunland V7 Double Cab: the short answer
CLA Hybrid and Tunland V7 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
CLA Hybrid:
announced from
ZAR 937,000
·
Tunland V7 Double Cab:
current from
ZAR 689,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
CLA Hybrid
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Maximum Power
CLA Hybrid120 kW
Tunland V7 Double Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
CLA Hybrid250 Nm
Tunland V7 Double Cab450 Nm
Engine Size
CLA Hybrid1499 cc
Tunland V7 Double Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CLA Hybrid16.7 km/l
Tunland V7 Double Cab11.11 km/l
Ground Clearance
CLA Hybrid150 mm
Tunland V7 Double Cab240 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 Hybrid
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 Hybrid
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
CLA Hybrid
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
CLA Hybrid
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current South African CLA Hybrid generation represented by derivative CLA 200
The current South African V7 is a 5,617 mm double cab with a 3,355 mm wheelbase and rear leaf springs.
Facelift History
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Current South African Tunland V7 range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African model cycle
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Sedan
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Current South African retail range
active
Segment
Premium coupé
Full-size double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Coupé
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
CLA Hybrid
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Length
4800 mm
5617 mm
Width
1900 mm
2000 mm
Height
1600 mm
1910 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
3355 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
240 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
120 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
500 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2000 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
3030 kg
Payload Capacity
500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.0 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
960 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CLA Hybrid
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Engine
1499/L4
2.0-litre AUCAN Turbocharged Diesel with 48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
M282
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.6:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
72.2 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
81.4 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
120 kW
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
450 Nm
Combined Power
120 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
270 Nm
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
48 V integrated starter-generator
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
1
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Integrated with transmission / rear axle depending on hybrid system
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
8-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
229 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.4 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
3 selectable modes
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
0
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CLA Hybrid
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Gearbox
8-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
8-Speed DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic with manual shift mode
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Engagement
No
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
0
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
0
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
8-Speed DCT
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
0
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
0
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Driven axle configuration: FWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
CLA Hybrid
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
16.7 km/l
11.11 km/l
City Mileage
16.7 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
16.7 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
16.7 km/l
11.11 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
66
76
Combined Driving Range
0
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
0
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
0 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
0 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CLA Hybrid
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Upper and lower child-seat anchors
Brake Assist
Ventilated disc brakes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Ventilated disc brakes
Brake priority
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
CLA Hybrid
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Yes
360-degree surround view with dash camera
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
CLA Hybrid
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Seat Material
ARTICO man-made leather / fabric trim
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Front heated seats
Front
Ventilated Seats
Model/option dependent
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
64-colour ambient lighting
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
10-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Synthetic leather
Spec
CLA Hybrid
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Power Windows
Yes
All windows
Keyless Entry
KEYLESS-GO
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control with rear ducting
Spec
CLA Hybrid
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Infotainment System
MBUX multimedia system
14.6-inch infotainment screen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
13
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
USB-C ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
MBUX multimedia system
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
14.6-inch
Spec
CLA Hybrid
Tunland V7 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
LED
Fog Lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Yes
Roof Rails
No
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CLA Hybrid
Tunland V7 Double Cab
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
3 selectable drive modes
Locking Differential
No
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
No
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CLA Hybrid
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Tyre Size
245/40 R19
265/70 R18 AT
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
19-inch alloy wheels
Full-size steel wheel
Wheel Rim Size
19
18-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Ventilated disc brakes
Electronic parking brake
Spec
CLA Hybrid
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Leaf spring
Spec
CLA Hybrid
Tunland V7 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
CLA Hybrid
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 Years / 100000 km
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
CLA Hybrid
Tunland V7 Double Cab
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.
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
937000 ZAR
689900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
1150000
689900
Starting Price Zar
1150000
689900
Spec
CLA Hybrid
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
5 years / unlimited km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This CLA Hybrid and Tunland V7 Double Cab 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.
Ownership-cover index: CLA Hybrid not separately scored vs Tunland V7 Double Cab 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
Tunland V7 Double Cab leads by 6 points
CLA Hybrid and Tunland V7 Double Cab 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
Tunland V7 Double Cab
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
84/100
CLA Hybrid
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
70/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFoton Tunland V7 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 68 pts for CLA Hybrid
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tunland V7 Double Cab 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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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.
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