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Ford Puma vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (168 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (23,900 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Puma or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Ford Puma vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Ford Puma

3 (11 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • barely more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Puma

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.

Ford Puma is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,896 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Ford Puma with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is barely more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 13 kWh/100km for the Ford Puma. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 351 km more than the Ford Puma.

CLA Shooting Brake

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 168 HP. That’s roughly 186 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 Ford Puma takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers substantially more torque with 515 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 225 Nm more.

Puma

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Puma is visibly lighter – 1,316 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 394 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Puma offers slightly more boot space – 523 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Puma carries only slightly more – 469 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is decisively 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 £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
Ford Puma
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Ford Puma

The Ford Puma blends sporty styling with practical everyday usability, making it a smart choice for drivers who want flair without sacrificing versatility. Its engaging driving character and clever interior packaging give it a more dynamic and useful feel than many rivals.

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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 Puma
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,900 - 36,300 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 13.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
404 - 417 km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 135 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
1,316 - 1,563 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
456 - 523 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,805 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
367 - 469 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction 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
125 - 168 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
92 - 124 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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