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Fiat Panda vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

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?

Fiat Panda vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Fiat Panda

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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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

Panda

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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 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.

Panda

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

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
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 525 - 768 km
Fiat Panda
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Fiat Panda

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.

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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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Fiat Panda
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,100 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 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
113 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
225 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
3,635 mm
Length
-
Width
1,643 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual 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
70 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
164 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
92 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
51 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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