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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison
Compare performance (727 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
BMW 5 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.
5 Series Saloon
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,618 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 663 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.
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 5 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 373 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is considerably 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 5 Series Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 485 Nm more.
5 Series Saloon
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is very slightly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers a bit more boot space – 520 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries markedly more – 600 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 5 Series Saloon is decisively 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 £51,400
BMW 5 Series Saloon
BMW 5 Series Saloon
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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BMW 5 Series Saloon
The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.
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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 5 Series Saloon
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 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
67 - 105 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
48 - 152 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
1,800 - 2,515 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 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
425 - 600 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 MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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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, 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
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 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
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
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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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