Compare performance (238 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (33100 £ vs 48900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes B Class has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33100 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15810 £.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs convincingly better – achieving up to 768 km, about 685 km more than the Mercedes B Class.
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 evident edge – offering 354 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Mercedes B Class takes 6.50 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls a bit stronger with 515 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 65 Nm difference.
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 significantly lighter – 1405 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 670 kg.
Boot capacity is identical – both offer 455 L of storage.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes B Class slightly takes the win – 550 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 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 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.
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
33100 - 52500 £
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Price
48900 - 60900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 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
83 km
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
56 - 156 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
MPV
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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
1405 - 1745 kg
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Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
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Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
4419 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1796 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Height
1562 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1540 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
505 - 550 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
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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 - 238 HP
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Max Speed
200 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
200 - 450 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 - 175 kW
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
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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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The Mercedes B Class is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.