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Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 Wagon or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Hyundai i30 Wagon

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

i30 Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai i30 Wagon is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,396 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Hyundai i30 Wagon with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

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 considerably more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 204 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 i30 Wagon takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

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

i30 Wagon

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, Hyundai i30 Wagon is visibly lighter – 1,340 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 370 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers noticeably more boot space – 602 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 147 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 Wagon carries very slightly more – 490 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 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.

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
Hyundai i30 Wagon
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai i30 Wagon

The Hyundai i30 Wagon is a practical family hauler that pairs roomy, sensible packaging with clean, modern lines and a surprisingly composed chassis. Comfortable, well-equipped and priced to make rivals sweat, it quietly ticks the boxes for daily life and weekend escapes while still managing a little grin on twisty roads.

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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 i30 Wagon
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,400 - 32,300 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,340 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
602 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 490 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, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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