Compare performance (170 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Mazda MX-30 is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,962 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.3 kWh/100km for the Mazda MX-30. That’s a difference of about 5.6 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 683 km more than the Mazda MX-30.
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 170 HP. That’s roughly 184 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 MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.
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, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is very slightly lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 139 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers visibly more boot space – 455 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries somewhat more – 460 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 58 kg.
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.
The Mazda MX-30 trades conventional EV practicality for a boutique vibe, wrapping easy urban agility and a stylish, artisan interior into a compact package that stands out in the crossover crowd. It’s ideal for city-minded buyers who value design and driving feel over long-distance trips, and its quirky details prove Mazda can be playful without losing its driver-focused soul.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
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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
22 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
SUV
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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
1,849 kg
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
4,395 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,848 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
1,555 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
402 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
170 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
140 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
-
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
125 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
830 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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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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