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BMW X7 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (91,300 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
BMW X7 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
X7
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,475 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.
CLA Shooting Brake
Engine and Performance:
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 X7 offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X7 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers visibly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm more.
X7
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: BMW X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is substantially lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 780 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers clearly more boot space – 750 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 295 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries markedly more – 760 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 300 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake has only a minor advantage 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.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
BMW X7
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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BMW X7
The BMW X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, wrapping executive-level luxury and a cavernous cabin in a bold, road-commanding package. It’s ideal for buyers who want first-class comfort and presence on the road — think chauffeur-level refinement without hiring one, though you’ll need a confident approach to parking.
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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 X7
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
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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
210 - 274 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
7
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
750 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
2,000 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
680 - 760 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
352 - 530 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 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
520 - 750 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
259 - 390 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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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
G
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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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