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BMW iX3 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (469 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (54,300 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW iX3 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

BMW iX3 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

BMW iX3

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • marginally more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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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

iX3

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 iX3 costs 54,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,532 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is a bit more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.6 kWh/100km for the BMW iX3. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW iX3 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 805 km, about 37 km more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

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 iX3 offers markedly more power – delivering 469 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW iX3 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW iX3 delivers visibly more torque with 645 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

iX3

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, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is visibly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 650 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW iX3 carries marginally more – 465 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £40,800
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 525 - 768 km
BMW iX3
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW iX3

The BMW iX3 brings BMW's familiar SUV poise into the electric era, blending restrained styling and a comfortable, composed ride that will please traditionalists dipping their toes into electrification. It's quiet, practical and rather grown-up about going electric — a sensible choice for buyers who want BMW driving manners without the drama.

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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 iX3
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
54,300 - 66,300 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
635 - 805 km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 123 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
2,360 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
465 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
320 - 469 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 645 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
235 - 345 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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