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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake - Differences and prices compared
DS 4
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Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
DS Automobiles DS 4 has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34000 £, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 37700 £. That’s a price difference of around 3757 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake manages with 2.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.
CLA Shooting Brake
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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 has a clearly edge – offering 421 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 291 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.90 s. That’s about 6.80 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls evident stronger with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.
DS 4
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Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .
In curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is minimal lighter – 1530 kg compared to 1558 kg. The difference is around 28 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers slightly more room – 505 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1370 L, which is about 130 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake to a small extent takes the win – 520 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
from about £37,700
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
DS Automobiles DS 4
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DS Automobiles DS 4
The DS 4 is a striking compact that wears couture-inspired styling like a tailored suit, and its cabin feels more boutique hotel than ordinary hatchback with premium materials and clever detailing. On the road it mixes poise with comfort, rewarding drivers who want a refined, characterful alternative to the usual suspects — and enjoy the odd admiring glance at the lights.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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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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DS Automobiles DS 4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
34000 - 41700 £
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Price
37700 - 74700 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.20 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
84 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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co2
137 g/km
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co2
55 - 206 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
53 L
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1558 kg
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Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
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Trunk capacity
430 L
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Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
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Length
4400 mm
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Length
4692 - 4695 mm
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Width
1830 mm
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Width
1834 - 1857 mm
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Height
1470 mm
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Height
1405 - 1433 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1240 L
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Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
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Payload
442 kg
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Payload
460 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
130 HP
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.90 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
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Max Speed
203 km/h
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Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
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Torque
300 Nm
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Torque
230 - 500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
96 kW
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
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Engine capacity
1499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
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Brand
DS Automobiles
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?
Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.