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BYD Han vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

BYD Han vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

BYD Han

  • markedly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,350 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the BYD Han. That’s a difference of about 5.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 247 km more than the BYD Han.

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 BYD Han offers markedly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is visibly 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 Han delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

Han

Space and Everyday Use:

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 terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is markedly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 615 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers marginally more boot space – 455 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries markedly more – 460 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is far ahead overall 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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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
BYD Han
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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BYD Han

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.

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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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BYD Han
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
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Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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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
517 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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