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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Price
54,300 - 66,300 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.1 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
635 - 805 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
0 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
SUV
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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
2,360 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,895 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
465 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, Full Hybrid
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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, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
320 - 469 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.9 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
500 - 645 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
235 - 345 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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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