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Mercedes C Class Sedan vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Sedan or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Mercedes C Class Sedan vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Sedan

  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • significantly more electric range

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

C Class Sedan

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes C Class Sedan is moderately cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,614 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers significantly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 651 km more than the Mercedes C Class Sedan.

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 C Class Sedan offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 326 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Sedan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Sedan delivers clearly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 505 Nm more.

C Class Sedan

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C Class Sedan is visibly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 455 L of storage.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Sedan carries moderately more – 570 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Sedan stands well ahead of its rival 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 £41,300
C Class Sedan

Mercedes C Class Sedan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 - 117 km
Mercedes C Class Sedan
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes C Class Sedan

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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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 C Class Sedan
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
11 - 117 km
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
41 - 205 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
315 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4,751 mm
Length
-
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 570 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
235 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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