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Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

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?

Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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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

MX-30

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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 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.

MX-30

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, 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.

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 MX-30
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Mazda MX-30

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.

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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 MX-30
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 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
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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