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Mazda CX-5 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (141 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-5 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Mazda CX-5 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Mazda CX-5

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CX-5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda CX-5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,819 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda CX-5 with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

CLA Shooting Brake

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers considerably more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 141 HP. That’s roughly 213 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Mazda CX-5 takes 10.5 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 238 Nm. That’s about 277 Nm more.

CX-5

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 CX-5 is barely lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 81 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-5 offers marginally more boot space – 466 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 11 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-5 carries noticeably more – 601 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 141 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.

from £40,800
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 525 - 768 km
Mazda CX-5
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Mazda CX-5

The Mazda CX-5 blends sporty handling with a refined, premium interior, making everyday driving feel engaging and comfortable. It pairs stylish design and thoughtful cabin materials with user-friendly tech to deliver a well-rounded compact SUV that suits drivers who want more driver involvement without sacrificing practicality.

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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 CX-5
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 39,500 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
157 - 169 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,629 - 1,671 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
566 - 601 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
141 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
238 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
104 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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