Compare performance (354 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (40,800 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Abarth 600?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Abarth 600 is moderately cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,819 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is markedly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the Abarth 600. That’s a difference of about 4.8 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers substantially more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 424 km more than the Abarth 600.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers visibly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Abarth 600 takes 5.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers clearly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 345 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.
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, Abarth 600 is barely lighter – 1,700 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers visibly more boot space – 455 L compared to 360 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake carries considerably more – 460 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake holds a decisive overall lead 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 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.
detailsThe Abarth 600 is a lively, performance-oriented city hatch that pairs nimble handling with bold styling and a rorty exhaust note that makes even short trips feel engaging. Its cabin is driver-focused and practical for urban life, with a taut chassis and responsive steering that reward enthusiastic driving without sacrificing everyday usability.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
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Price
36,000 - 39,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
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Electric Range
344 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 123 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
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Curb weight
1,700 kg
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Trunk capacity
360 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,855 mm
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Width
1,779 mm
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Height
-
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 460 kg
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Payload
225 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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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
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Power HP
237 - 280 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 6.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Torque
345 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Power kW
174 - 207 kW
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Abarth
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