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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison
Compare performance (186 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
Mazda 3 Sedan vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
3 Sedan
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mazda 3 Sedan is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,362 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 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 186 HP. That’s roughly 168 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers significantly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 275 Nm more.
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 3 Sedan is noticeably lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 293 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers marginally more boot space – 455 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries barely more – 501 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is decisively ahead 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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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mazda 3 Sedan
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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Mazda 3 Sedan
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
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 |
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Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 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
123 - 137 g/km
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
450 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,795 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
482 - 501 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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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
140 - 186 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
238 - 240 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
103 - 137 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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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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