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Mazda 2 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (14,200 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Mazda 2 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Mazda 2

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 2 is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,590 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 2 uses 4.7 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

CLA Shooting Brake

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 239 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 Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers substantially more torque with 515 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 364 Nm more.

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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, Mazda 2 is substantially lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 611 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers noticeably more boot space – 455 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 175 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries marginally more – 460 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly superior 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.

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
Mazda 2
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Mazda 2

The Mazda 2 is a pocket-sized charmer that makes city driving feel light and lively, wrapped in sleek styling that looks right at home on trendy streets. Buyers who want an economical, fun-to-drive hatch with surprisingly grown-up cabin quality will find it hard to resist — it’s the kind of everyday companion that puts a grin on your face every time you head out.

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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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Mazda 2
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
107 - 122 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
280 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4,080 mm
Length
-
Width
1,695 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 437 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, 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
75 - 115 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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