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Citroen C4 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

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?

Citroen C4 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C4

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.

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.

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 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.

C4

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, 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.

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.

from £48,900
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 354 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 742 - 768 km
Citroen C4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Citroen C4

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.

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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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Citroen C4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
Length
-
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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