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BMW iX1 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (42,300 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW iX1 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

BMW iX1 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

BMW iX1

4.7 (3 Reviews)
rate
  • moderately cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
rate
  • somewhat more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

iX1

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.

BMW iX1 is moderately cheaper – starting at 42,300 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,597 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slightly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.3 kWh/100km for the BMW iX1. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 254 km more than the BMW iX1.

CLA Shooting Brake

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers somewhat more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the BMW iX1 takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers marginally more torque with 515 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm more.

iX1

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW iX1 is barely lighter – 1,940 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW iX1 offers only slightly more boot space – 490 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW iX1 carries only slightly more – 495 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly 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.

from £48,900
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 354 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 742 - 768 km
BMW iX1
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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BMW iX1

The BMW iX1 wraps BMW's electric ambition into a compact SUV package that feels unexpectedly premium, with sharp handling and a crisp, modern cabin that keeps the driver in charge. It's ideal for buyers who want a stylish, quiet daily driver with useful practicality and tech-savvy touches — plus enough character to make the commute feel less like a chore and more like a short joyride.

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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 iX1
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,300 - 55,200 £
Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
466 - 514 km
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
495 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 313 HP
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 494 Nm
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 230 kW
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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