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Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (487 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Mach-E or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Ford Mustang Mach-E

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mustang Mach-E

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is somewhat cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Ford Mustang Mach-E costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,618 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is noticeably more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 17.7 kWh/100km for the Ford Mustang Mach-E. That’s a difference of about 5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers visibly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 168 km more than the Ford Mustang Mach-E.

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 Ford Mustang Mach-E offers noticeably more power – delivering 487 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 133 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Mach-E delivers clearly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm more.

Mustang Mach-E

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is markedly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,161 kg. The difference is around 451 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Mustang Mach-E offers a bit more boot space – 519 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 64 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries barely more – 460 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Mach-E comes out modestly ahead 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 £48,400
Mustang Mach-E

Ford Mustang Mach-E

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 268 - 487 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.7 - 21 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 470 - 600 km
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Ford Mustang Mach-E

The Mustang Mach-E proves an electric SUV can be both playful and practical, with the Mustang name bringing muscle-car charisma to a family-friendly package. It delivers eager performance, a comfortable cabin, and a slick infotainment setup that keeps daily driving fun — and yes, you’ll still get admiring glances at the lights.

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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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Ford Mustang Mach-E
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 66,900 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 21 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
470 - 600 km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,161 - 2,351 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
519 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,881 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
368 - 450 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
268 - 487 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
525 - 950 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
197 - 358 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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