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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CLA Coupe

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 CLA Coupe is marginally cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,174 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is only slightly more efficient: consuming 12.3 kWh/100km compared to 12.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 792 km, about 24 km more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

CLA Shooting Brake

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

Both models deliver identical power – 354 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 515 Nm.

CLA Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is barely lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers somewhat more boot space – 455 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries barely more – 460 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe is narrowly ahead 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 £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 542 - 792 km
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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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 CLA Coupe
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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