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Hyundai Tucson vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (31,300 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Hyundai Tucson vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially 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

Tucson

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 Tucson is noticeably cheaper – starting at 31,300 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,533 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 698 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

CLA Shooting Brake

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers slightly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 66 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 Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 136 Nm more.

Tucson

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 Tucson is a bit lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 168 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers visibly more boot space – 620 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries slightly more – 545 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 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 Tucson
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without fuss.

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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 Tucson
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 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
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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