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Mercedes B Class vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: Mercedes B Class meets Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes B Class has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33100 £, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 37700 £. That’s a price difference of around 4605 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake manages with 2.40 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Mercedes B Class with 2.50 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs slight better – achieving up to 84 km, about 1 km more than the Mercedes B Class.

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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 has a clearly edge – offering 421 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Mercedes B Class takes 6.50 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs barely noticeable better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Mercedes B Class tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls slight stronger with 500 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Mercedes B Class is hardly perceptible lighter – 1405 kg compared to 1530 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers slight more room – 505 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes B Class performs to a small extent better – up to 1540 L, which is about 170 L more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes B Class barely noticeable takes the win – 550 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £37,700
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 9.1 L
  • Electric Range : 84 km
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Mercedes B Class

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The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
33100 - 52500 £
Price
37700 - 74700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
83 km
Electric Range
84 km
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
56 - 156 g/km
co2
55 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1405 - 1745 kg
Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
Length
4419 mm
Length
4692 - 4695 mm
Width
1796 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Height
1562 mm
Height
1405 - 1433 mm
Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1540 L
Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
Payload
505 - 550 kg
Payload
460 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
200 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
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What drivetrain options does the Mercedes B Class have?

The Mercedes B Class is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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