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Jeep Compass vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Compass or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Jeep Compass vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Jeep Compass

2.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly 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

Compass

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.

Jeep Compass is slightly cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,610 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Compass uses 3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is visibly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the Jeep Compass. That’s a difference of about 4.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 268 km more than the Jeep Compass.

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 visibly 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 substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Jeep Compass takes 8 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

Compass

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Jeep Compass is marginally lighter – 1,667 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Compass offers moderately more boot space – 550 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Compass carries very slightly more – 473 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake holds a decisive overall lead 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
Jeep Compass
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Jeep Compass

The Jeep Compass packs classic Jeep styling with a surprisingly composed demeanor, equally at home turning heads in the city or tackling a weekend dirt track. Inside it's a pragmatic, user-friendly compact SUV that prioritizes comfort and versatility — a smart pick if you want a dose of adventure without giving up everyday sense.

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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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Jeep Compass
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 127 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
1,667 - 2,198 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
472 - 473 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction 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
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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