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Ford Transit Connect vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison
Compare performance (122 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
Ford Transit Connect vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Transit Connect
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Ford Transit Connect is markedly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,006 £.
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 122 HP. That’s roughly 232 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers noticeably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 195 Nm more.
Transit Connect
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: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is only slightly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries significantly more – 780 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 320 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.
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Ford Transit Connect
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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Ford Transit Connect
The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.
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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 Connect
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
-
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
775 - 780 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
122 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
320 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
90 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
-
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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