Compare performance (392 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is only slightly cheaper – starting at 45,700 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,254 £.
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.
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 visibly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 380 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.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake holds a slight 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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
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Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
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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/100km
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
131 - 179 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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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
1,695 - 1,935 kg
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Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
470 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
4,783 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,852 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
1,442 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,290 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
480 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
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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
184 - 392 HP
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
300 - 650 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
135 - 288 kW
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
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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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