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Jeep Gladiator vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (264 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (66,400 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Gladiator or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Jeep Gladiator vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Jeep Gladiator

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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

Gladiator

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.

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,800 £ , while the Jeep Gladiator costs 66,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,618 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Jeep Gladiator with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 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 noticeably more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 264 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Jeep Gladiator takes 8.6 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Gladiator delivers somewhat more torque with 600 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

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, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 650 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Gladiator carries slightly more – 565 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is far ahead overall 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
Jeep Gladiator
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Jeep Gladiator

The Jeep Gladiator grafts the Wrangler's go-anywhere attitude onto a proper pickup bed, giving weekend adventurers the ability to haul gear, pop the top, and head off-road with confidence. It won't pretend to be a luxury cruiser, but its honest, rugged charm and practical versatility make it a great pick for buyers who value character and capability over showroom polish.

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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 Gladiator
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
66,400 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.8 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
257 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
5,591 mm
Length
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Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,905 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
565 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
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
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
264 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
600 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
194 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
2,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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