Compare performance (156 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 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.
Citroen C4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,377 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is somewhat more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.5 kWh/100km for the Citroen C4. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers considerably more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 341 km more than the Citroen C4.
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 considerably more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 198 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers substantially more torque with 515 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 245 Nm more.
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, Citroen C4 is substantially lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 672 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers somewhat more boot space – 510 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries moderately more – 460 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.
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.
Citroën C4 wears its French eccentricity with confidence, pairing bold, sculpted styling with a supremely comfortable ride that turns mundane commutes into a gentler affair. If you value relaxed comfort, clever practicality and a car with personality rather than pretence, the C4 is a charming, sensible choice — and it won't make you miss the usual hot‑hatch theatrics.
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
20,600 - 32,200 £
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Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 108 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
4 - 5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
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Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
379 - 406 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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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, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 156 HP
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Max Speed
150 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
81 - 115 kW
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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