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BMW i5 Touring vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (601 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (61900 £ vs 48900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

BMW i5 Touring

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

i5 Touring

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 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 48900 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 61900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12946 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: with 12.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly perceptible more efficient than the BMW i5 Touring with 15.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.70 kWh.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs noticeable better – achieving up to 768 km, about 166 km more than the BMW i5 Touring.

CLA Shooting Brake

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i5 Touring has a convincingly 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 i5 Touring is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW i5 Touring pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 820 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 305 Nm difference.

i5 Touring

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 curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slight lighter – 2075 kg compared to 2255 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers noticeable more room – 570 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW i5 Touring to a small extent takes the win – 560 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 Touring sits well ahead of its rival 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 i5 Touring
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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i5 Touring

BMW i5 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 17.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 522 - 602 km

BMW i5 Touring

The BMW i5 Touring marries the everyday usefulness of a roomy estate with the hushed, premium feel of a modern electric BMW. It’s an appealing choice for buyers who want confident, relaxed driving and executive poise without sacrificing weekend practicality — and it even makes loading skis feel slightly glamorous.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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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 i5 Touring
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
61900 - 87000 £
Price
48900 - 60900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
81.20 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2255 - 2425 kg
Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
5060 mm
Length
-
Width
1900 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1505 - 1515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
193 - 230 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the BMW i5 Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 Touring is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-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.