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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (186 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (25000 £ vs 48900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

CLA Shooting Brake

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.

Mazda 3 Sedan has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25000 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23962 £.

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 has a convincingly edge – offering 354 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 168 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.10 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls decisively stronger with 515 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 275 Nm difference.

CLA Shooting Brake

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 curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is clearly lighter – 1420 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 655 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers minimal more room – 455 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 3 Sedan barely noticeable takes the win – 481 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £48,900
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 354 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 13.3 kWh
  • Electric Range : 742 - 768 km
Mazda 3 Sedan
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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The Mazda 3 Sedan dresses like a compact premium car, with sculpted lines and an interior that punches well above its class. It rewards drivers with eager handling and a composed, comfortable ride that turns routine runs into something a bit more enjoyable — proof that style and substance can share the same key.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (1 Reviews)
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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 3 Sedan
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
25000 - 34200 £
Price
48900 - 60900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
123 - 135 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1420 - 1492 kg
Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1795 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 481 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.