Compare performance (194 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mazda 6 Estate is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,939 £.
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 offers clearly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate 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 258 Nm. That’s about 257 Nm more.
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, Mazda 6 Estate is clearly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 600 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers moderately more boot space – 522 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries somewhat more – 571 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake stands well ahead of its rival 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 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.
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.
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Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
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Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption 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
742 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
155 - 172 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
62 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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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
1,475 - 1,598 kg
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Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
522 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
4,805 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,840 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
1,480 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
483 - 571 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 194 HP
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
213 - 258 Nm
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
107 - 143 kW
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
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Model Year
2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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