Deutschland
France
Nederland
Great Britain
Sverige
Danmark
Suomi
Italia
Polska
Česko
EspañaVS
DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison
Compare performance (130 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
DS Automobiles DS 4 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.
DS 4
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
DS Automobiles DS 4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,833 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.
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 clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers considerably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm more.
DS 4
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, DS Automobiles DS 4 is very slightly lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 152 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers very slightly more boot space – 455 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries barely more – 460 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake stands well ahead of its rival 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 £40,800
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
DS Automobiles DS 4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
Engine and Performance
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
Dimensions and Body
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
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.
details
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.
details
DS Automobiles DS 4
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
|
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
|
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
137 g/km
|
co2
0 - 123 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Hatchback
|
Body Type
Estate
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
5
|
Doors
-
|
|
Curb weight
1,558 kg
|
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
430 L
|
Trunk capacity
455 L
|
|
Length
4,400 mm
|
Length
-
|
|
Width
1,830 mm
|
Width
1,855 mm
|
|
Height
1,470 mm
|
Height
-
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
442 kg
|
Payload
430 - 460 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Diesel
|
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
130 HP
|
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
|
|
Max Speed
203 km/h
|
Max Speed
-
|
|
Torque
300 Nm
|
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
|
Power kW
96 kW
|
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
|
Model Year
2026
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
|
|
Brand
DS Automobiles
|
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
|
DriveDuel uses data analysis and artificial intelligence to evaluate vehicle data and create content. Content is regularly reviewed and improved.
The displayed prices are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted to the respective country’s VAT. Country-specific registration taxes are not included. This information is not legally binding.