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BMW XM vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

BMW XM vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

BMW XM

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly 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

XM

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 75,332 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW XM uses 4.7 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 688 km more than the BMW XM.

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 XM offers significantly more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 394 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 485 Nm more.

XM

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 XM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 985 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers a bit more boot space – 527 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 72 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW XM carries somewhat more – 525 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake holds a decisive overall lead 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 XM
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW XM

The BMW XM is an unapologetically bold flagship that fuses brash, hyper-styled presence with the kind of luxury that commands attention wherever it goes. Inside it's a leather-clad showpiece loaded with modern tech and a driving personality that blends theatrical muscle with refined grand-tourer composure—ideal for buyers who want drama and comfort in equal measure.

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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 XM
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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