Compare performance (517 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (59200 £ vs 48900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
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 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 48900 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10221 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: with 12.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly more efficient than the BYD Han with 18.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 5.80 kWh.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 768 km, about 247 km more than the BYD Han.
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 BYD Han has a evident edge – offering 517 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: BYD Han pulls noticeable stronger with 700 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is to a small extent lighter – 2075 kg compared to 2325 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers minimal more room – 455 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake evident takes the win – 460 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake proves to be edges ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The BYD Han is a sleek, cinematic fastback saloon that pairs dramatic styling with a surprisingly plush cabin and a genuinely high-tech feel. It undercuts established rivals on price while delivering composed handling, generous equipment and long-legged electric confidence — a car that will make badge-conscious buyers sit up and take notice.
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
59200 - 62200 £
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Price
48900 - 60900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.50 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
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Electric Range
521 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
Sedan
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2325 kg
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Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
4995 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1910 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Height
1495 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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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
-
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
517 HP
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.90 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
700 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
380 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
2023
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Model Year
2026
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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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Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.