Compare performance (601 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (49400 £ vs 48900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i4 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
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 48900 £ , while the BMW i4 costs 49400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 432 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: with 12.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s slightly more efficient than the BMW i4 with 14.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs evident better – achieving up to 768 km, about 155 km more than the BMW i4.
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 i4 has a clearly edge – offering 601 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 247 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i4 is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 3.70 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW i4 pulls noticeable stronger with 795 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, BMW i4 is hardly perceptible lighter – 2070 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW i4 offers hardly perceptible more room – 470 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.
When it comes to payload, BMW i4 hardly perceptible takes the win – 480 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.
The BMW i4 is far ahead overall 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 i4 arrives with the poise of a classic Gran Coupé, marrying BMW's playful handling with a sleek, modern interior that makes switching to electric feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise. For buyers who want a practical daily driver that still enjoys a spirited back-road run, the i4 quietly delivers smiles and a surprising dose of driver engagement.
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
49400 - 62500 £
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Price
48900 - 60900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.7 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
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Electric Range
514 - 613 km
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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
0 g/km
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co2
0 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
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
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2070 - 2285 kg
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Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
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Trunk capacity
470 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1852 mm
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Width
1855 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
445 - 480 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction 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
286 - 601 HP
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
400 - 795 Nm
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
210 - 442 kW
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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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The BMW i4 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.