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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
107 - 122 g/km
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
44 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
4,080 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,695 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
1,515 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
950 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
420 - 437 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
75 - 115 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
143 - 151 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
55 - 85 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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