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Mercedes A Class vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison
Compare performance (421 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
A Class
Costs and Efficiency:
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.
Mercedes A Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,371 £.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers considerably more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 683 km more than the Mercedes A Class.
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 A Class offers moderately more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers marginally more torque with 515 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.
A Class
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 A Class is substantially lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 635 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers clearly more boot space – 455 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly 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.
from £48,900
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Mercedes A Class
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
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Mercedes A Class
The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.
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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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Mercedes A Class
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
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Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
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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/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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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
1,440 - 1,695 kg
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Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
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Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
4,428 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
1,423 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,125 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
450 - 485 kg
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Max Speed
225 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
200 - 500 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
85 - 310 kW
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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