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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
3 Series Saloon
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BMW 3 Series Saloon is barely cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 868 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers considerably more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 667 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.
CLA Shooting Brake
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers visibly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.
3 Series Saloon
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is only slightly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers marginally more boot space – 480 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries marginally more – 495 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Saloon is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
from £39,900
BMW 3 Series Saloon
BMW 3 Series Saloon
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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BMW 3 Series Saloon
The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.
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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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