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Honda Jazz vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Honda Jazz or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake fits your lifestyle better.

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

Jazz @ Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

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.

Honda Jazz has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 37700 £. That’s a price difference of around 14634 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake manages with 2.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Honda Jazz with 4.50 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

CLA Shooting Brake @ Mercedes-Benz Group Media

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 has a significantly edge – offering 421 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Honda Jazz takes 9.40 s. That’s about 5.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Honda Jazz tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 95 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls clearly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 247 Nm difference.

Jazz @ Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Honda Jazz is somewhat lighter – 1302 kg compared to 1530 kg. The difference is around 228 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers noticeable more room – 505 L compared to 304 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs to a small extent better – up to 1370 L, which is about 165 L more than the Honda Jazz.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake clearly perceptible takes the win – 520 kg compared to 388 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £37,700
CLA Shooting Brake @ Mercedes-Benz Group Media

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 9.1 L
  • Electric Range : 84 km
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Honda Jazz

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The Honda Jazz is a supremely practical small hatch that hides clever packaging and more usable space than it lets on, with friendly styling and an unfussy charm. It’s economical to run, easy to park and perfect for buyers who want reliable, versatile daily motoring without the hassle.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23100 - 26700 £
Price
37700 - 74700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 L
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
84 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
102 - 108 g/km
co2
55 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1302 - 1320 kg
Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
Trunk capacity
304 L
Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
Length
4089 - 4105 mm
Length
4692 - 4695 mm
Width
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Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Height
1526 - 1556 mm
Height
1405 - 1433 mm
Max trunk capacity
1205 L
Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
Payload
370 - 388 kg
Payload
460 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
253 Nm
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1498 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
Brand
Honda
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Mercedes-Benz

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Is the Honda Jazz offered with different drivetrains?

The Honda Jazz is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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