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Mazda 6 Estate vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

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?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

6 Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

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 £.

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 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.

6 Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £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/100km
  • Electric Range : 742 - 768 km
Mazda 6 Estate
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

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Mazda 6 Estate

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.

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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 6 Estate
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
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
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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