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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • barely more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • slightly cheaper
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

4 Series Gran Coupe

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 is slightly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,390 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5 L/100km – no difference here.

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 4 Series Gran Coupe offers barely more power – delivering 392 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers visibly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

4 Series Gran Coupe

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 4 Series Gran Coupe is only slightly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers marginally more boot space – 470 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe carries barely more – 480 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe comes out modestly ahead 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 £46,200
4 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 - 392 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 7.8 L/100km
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.

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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 4 Series Gran Coupe
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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