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GWM WEY 03 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 03 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

GWM WEY 03 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

GWM WEY 03

  • a bit more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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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

WEY 03

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 barely cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the GWM WEY 03 costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 247 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 03 uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 629 km more than the GWM WEY 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 GWM WEY 03 offers a bit more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the GWM WEY 03 takes 5.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 03 delivers noticeably more torque with 685 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

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, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is noticeably lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 465 kg.

Looking at boot space, the GWM WEY 03 offers a bit more boot space – 517 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 62 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries somewhat more – 460 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM WEY 03 is clearly superior 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 £41,100
WEY 03

GWM WEY 03

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 442 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 130 - 139 km
GWM WEY 03
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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GWM WEY 03

The WEY 03 cuts a striking figure with sharp, futuristic styling and an interior that punches above its weight for premium feel and tech. For buyers after distinctive looks, a comfy cabin and confident handling without the same badge drama, it’s a compelling alternative that also adds a dash of personality to everyday driving.

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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 WEY 03
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 47,900 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
130 - 139 km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
15 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,295 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
517 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
367 - 442 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 685 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
270 - 325 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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