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Hyundai Staria vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Hyundai Staria vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Hyundai Staria

  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • barely cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly 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

Staria

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is barely cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Hyundai Staria costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,618 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Hyundai Staria with 7.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 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 markedly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 148 Nm more.

Staria

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is noticeably lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 565 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers clearly more boot space – 831 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 376 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries clearly more – 775 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 315 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.

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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 Staria
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Hyundai Staria

Hyundai Staria looks like a friendly spaceship, its sweeping glass and soft edges turning a people‑mover into a design statement that actually gets noticed. Inside it's airy and practical — perfect for families or anyone who likes travelling in comfort and style, with enough flexibility to swallow luggage and weekend plans without drama.

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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 Staria
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.6 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
172 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,997 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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
225 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
367 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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