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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • considerably more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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.

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

MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is noticeably cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,448 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

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 considerably more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 222 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-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers significantly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 363 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is substantially lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 596 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more boot space – 455 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 328 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries clearly more – 460 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 294 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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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-5 Coupe
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Dimensions and Body

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

The Mazda MX-5 is a delightfully pure driver's car, wrapped in a compact package and tuned to make steering inputs feel like a conversation rather than a chore. It won’t overwhelm you with gadgetry, but what it delivers—nimble handling, instant feedback and an honest grin every time you drive—makes it a brilliant choice for anyone who values fun over flash.

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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-5 Coupe
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
166 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

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