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BYD Seal U vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison
Compare performance (324 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
BYD Seal U 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.
Seal U
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BYD Seal U is slightly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,533 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal U is only slightly more efficient: consuming 12.1 kWh/100km compared to 12.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers markedly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 268 km more than the BYD Seal U.
CLA Shooting Brake
Engine and Performance:
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 Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers marginally more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 324 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the BYD Seal U takes 5.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Seal U delivers very slightly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.
Seal U
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slightly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,940 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BYD Seal U offers somewhat more boot space – 552 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries moderately more – 460 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake leads convincingly 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
BYD Seal U
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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BYD Seal U
The BYD Seal U pairs a sleek fastback silhouette with a surprisingly roomy, tech-rich cabin, giving electric chic without the showroom pretension. It's a smart pick for buyers after confident handling, sensible practicality and standout value — all wrapped up with a cheeky grin when you put your foot down.
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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 Seal U
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
70 - 500 km
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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
0 - 71 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
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,890 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
410 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
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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
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
218 - 324 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 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
300 - 550 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
160 - 238 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
BYD
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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