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GWM ORA 03 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (171 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 03 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

GWM ORA 03 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

GWM ORA 03

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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.

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

ORA 03

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.

GWM ORA 03 is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,390 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is markedly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.5 kWh/100km for the GWM ORA 03. That’s a difference of about 3.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 348 km more than the GWM ORA 03.

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 significantly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 171 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the GWM ORA 03 takes 8.2 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers significantly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 265 Nm more.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, GWM ORA 03 is only slightly lighter – 1,615 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more boot space – 455 L compared to 228 L. That’s a difference of about 227 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries markedly more – 460 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 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.

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
GWM ORA 03
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Dimensions and Body

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GWM ORA 03

The ORA 03 is a cheeky, design-led electric compact that pairs bold looks with a surprisingly practical interior, giving buyers a fresh alternative to the usual sober choices. It’s easy to live with day-to-day thanks to clever packaging, modern tech and city-friendly manners, so shoppers after an affordable EV with personality should put the ORA 03 on their shortlist.

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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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GWM ORA 03
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 420 km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
228 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
315 - 355 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
171 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
126 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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