Compare performance (70 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (14,100 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Panda or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Fiat Panda is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,676 £.
Both cars consume an average of 5 L/100km – no difference here.
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 70 HP. That’s roughly 284 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 8.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 423 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is considerably lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 655 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more boot space – 455 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries visibly more – 460 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.
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.
The Panda is a charming, no-nonsense city companion that mixes cheerful Italian flair with genuinely useful practicality, making tight streets and daily errands feel less of a chore. Its honest simplicity, clever packaging and a dash of cheeky character make it a smart, low-stress buy for people who prefer sensible perks over showroom flash.
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
14,100 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
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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
113 g/km
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
38 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,055 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
225 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
3,635 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,643 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
1,551 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
870 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
365 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manual
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
70 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
164 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
92 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
51 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Fiat
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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