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Hyundai i30 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Hyundai i30 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Hyundai i30

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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

i30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai i30 is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,253 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 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 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 substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 3.9 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.

i30

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 terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is clearly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 395 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers somewhat more boot space – 455 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 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
Hyundai i30
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai i30

The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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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
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
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
-
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
134 - 142 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
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 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
8.9 - 11.7 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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