BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37700 £, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39900 £. That’s a price difference of around 2208 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon manages with 0.80 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 2.40 L. The difference is about 1.60 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW 3 Series Saloon performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 101 km, about 17 km more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon has a noticeable edge – offering 530 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 4.10 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs minimal better – reaching 270 km/h, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon pulls distinct stronger with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is minimal lighter – 1530 kg compared to 1575 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers hardly perceptible more room – 505 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake barely noticeable takes the win – 520 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Our conclusion: The BMW 3 Series Saloon proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BMW 3 Series Saloon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.