Compare performance (132 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (30800 £ vs 48900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Mazda MX-5 Coupe has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30800 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18091 £.
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 has a decisively edge – offering 354 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 222 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration 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 8.60 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls decisively stronger with 515 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 363 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.
In curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is clearly lighter – 1114 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 961 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more room – 455 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 328 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake convincingly takes the win – 460 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 294 kg.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is far ahead overall 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-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.
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.
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Price
30800 - 36200 £
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Price
48900 - 60900 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.20 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
140 g/km
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co2
0 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
Coupe
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1114 kg
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Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
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Trunk capacity
127 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1735 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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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
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
132 HP
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.60 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
152 Nm
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
97 kW
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1496 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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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
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The Mazda MX-5 Coupe is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.