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Hyundai i10 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (14,600 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i10 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Hyundai i10 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Hyundai i10

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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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

i10

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.

Hyundai i10 is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,248 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i10 uses 4.9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

CLA Shooting Brake

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 264 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Hyundai i10 takes 11.4 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers significantly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 343 Nm more.

i10

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, Hyundai i10 is clearly lighter – 996 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 714 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more boot space – 455 L compared to 252 L. That’s a difference of about 203 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries only slightly more – 460 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is decisively ahead 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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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
Hyundai i10
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Hyundai i10

The Hyundai i10 is a cheeky city car that squeezes big-car confidence into a pocket-friendly package, carving through tight streets with surprising composure and sensible practicality. For buyers after low fuss, sensible equipment and wallet-friendly running costs, it's a smart, no-nonsense pick that makes sense whether you're a first-time driver or need a reliable second car.

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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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Hyundai i10
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,600 - 19,000 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 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
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co2
110 - 124 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
36 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
996 - 1,099 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
252 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
3,670 - 3,675 mm
Length
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Width
1,680 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,480 - 1,483 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,050 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
344 - 423 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
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
63 - 90 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 18.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
143 - 175 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
93 - 172 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
46 - 66 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,197 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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