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Ford Transit Bus vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Ford Transit Bus vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • markedly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • considerably 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is markedly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,690 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

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 significantly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers noticeably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 125 Nm more.

Transit Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is noticeably lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 628 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers considerably more boot space – 455 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 455 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries substantially more – 1,162 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 702 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is far ahead overall 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 Transit Bus
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Transit Bus

The Ford Transit is the reliable people-mover operators turn to when they need space, stamina and sensible running costs without fuss. It doesn't try to be glamorous, but its practical interior, flexible layouts and honest character make it a smart, stress-free choice for shuttle services and group transport.

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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 Transit Bus
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
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Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic 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
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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