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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (550 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (41100 £ vs 48900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
3 Series Touring
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 Touring has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41100 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7882 £.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs significantly better – achieving up to 768 km, about 671 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
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 Touring has a distinct edge – offering 550 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 196 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 700 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm difference.
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3 Series Touring
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is evident lighter – 1650 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 425 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers minimal more room – 500 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.
When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring slightly takes the win – 520 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring holds a very small edge 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.
BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
4.3 (1 Reviews)
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
5 (1 Reviews)
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 Touring
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Price
48900 - 60900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
4713 - 4714 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
405 - 520 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
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 550 HP
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
110 - 405 kW
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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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
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?
The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.