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Jaguar E-Pace vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (32,400 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar E-Pace or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Jaguar E-Pace vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Jaguar E-Pace

  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely 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

E-Pace

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.

Jaguar E-Pace is visibly cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,410 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaguar E-Pace uses 1.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 699 km more than the Jaguar E-Pace.

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 clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Jaguar E-Pace takes 7.3 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar E-Pace delivers barely more torque with 540 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

E-Pace

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, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is barely lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,783 kg. The difference is around 73 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar E-Pace offers very slightly more boot space – 494 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar E-Pace carries a bit more – 554 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 94 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar E-Pace comes out clearly 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 £32,400
E-Pace

Jaguar E-Pace

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 160 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 69 km
Jaguar E-Pace
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Jaguar E-Pace

The Jaguar E-Pace brings compact SUV practicality together with taut, sporty design and unmistakable British charm, helping it stand out in a crowded class. Inside, the cabin feels premium and the driving manners are engaging enough to keep a grin on your face, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want Jaguar style without the bulk.

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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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Jaguar E-Pace
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,400 - 56,100 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
69 km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
11.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
33 - 185 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 67 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,783 - 2,173 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
494 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
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Width
1,984 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,648 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,170 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
497 - 554 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
160 - 269 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
190 - 211 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 540 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
118 - 198 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Jaguar
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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