Compare performance (449 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
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.
BYD Atto 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,519 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is noticeably more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 16 kWh/100km for the BYD Atto 3. That’s a difference of about 3.3 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers visibly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 258 km more than the BYD Atto 3.
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 BYD Atto 3 offers visibly more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 delivers only slightly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BYD Atto 3 is a bit lighter – 1,825 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers very slightly more boot space – 455 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries clearly more – 460 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.
The BYD Atto 3 comes out clearly ahead 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 BYD Atto 3 mixes quirky crossover styling with a cleverly packaged interior that feels more premium than its price suggests. Easy to drive, surprisingly practical and loaded with user-friendly tech, it's a strong choice for buyers who want an EV that's fun without being fussy.
detailsThe 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
33,400 - 43,700 £
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Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
420 - 510 km
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Electric Range
742 - 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 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
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,825 kg
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Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
440 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
4,455 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,875 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
1,615 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
335 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
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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
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 - 449 HP
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Max Speed
160 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
310 - 560 Nm
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
150 - 330 kW
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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