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Ford Tourneo Custom vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Tourneo Custom or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Ford Tourneo Custom vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Ford Tourneo Custom

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • significantly more trunk space

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • a bit lighter

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

Tourneo Custom

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 Tourneo Custom is very slightly cheaper – starting at 45,700 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,192 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is considerably more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 24.1 kWh/100km for the Ford Tourneo Custom. That’s a difference of about 11.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 429 km more than the Ford Tourneo Custom.

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 a bit more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Tourneo Custom delivers moderately more torque with 630 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

Tourneo Custom

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.

Seats: Ford Tourneo Custom offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is a bit lighter – 2,075 kg compared to 2,453 kg. The difference is around 378 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Tourneo Custom offers significantly more boot space – 819 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 364 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Tourneo Custom carries clearly more – 847 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 387 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake holds a solid overall lead 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 £48,900
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 354 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 742 - 768 km
Ford Tourneo Custom
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Tourneo Custom

The Ford Tourneo Custom is a practical and polished people‑carrier that turns hauling crew and weekend kit into something surprisingly pleasant, with a composed ride and a cabin built for real life rather than showroom gloss. With clever storage, flexible seating and tech that keeps everyone happy on the road, it’s the sensible choice for families or businesses that want function without sacrificing a bit of style — the van that learnt how to be nice to live with.

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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 Tourneo Custom
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,700 - 69,700 £
Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.1 - 26.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
49 - 339 km
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 226 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
8
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,453 - 2,707 kg
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
672 - 819 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
-
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,958 - 1,959 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,045 - 1,354 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 847 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 630 Nm
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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